Patients with hand osteoarthritis may report prolonged morning stiffness
Written By : Aditi
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-06-18 14:30 GMT | Update On 2023-06-19 09:12 GMT
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A study published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage has concluded that patients with hand osteoarthritis have prolonged and severe morning stiffness. These patients have low life quality and have pain generally. Researchers said that prolonged morning stiffness does not preclude a hand OA diagnosis.
This study entitled “Prolonged morning stiffness is common in hand OA and does not preclude a diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis” is researched by Stadt et al. and colleagues.
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