Description
Understanding Arthritis illustrates in detail the joints most affected by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Close-up views compare the hand and wrist, hip and knee, showing bone spurs, narrowing of joint space and erosion of cartilage and bone.
The Understanding Arthritis chart illustrates in detail the main joints affected by osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Close-up detailed illustrations show the following:
Osteoarthritis of the left hand and wrist, right hip, and right knee
Rheumatoid arthritis of the right hand and wrist, left hip and left knee
bone spurs
narrowing of joint space
erosion of cartilage
erosion of bone
swelling
pannus tissue in joints affected by RA
The chart also points out on human figures the other areas affected by OA and RA. It describes these common forms of arthritis and other types of arthritic diseases such as fibromyalgia, gout, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, bursitis, and tendonitis. It also lists common symptoms of arthritis.
Dimensions for this chart are 20" x 26" (51cm x 66cm)
How dimensions are measured
Width is measured side to side and height top to bottom, as shown below.
