Heberden’s Nodes Series Editor and Author: Frank L. Urbano, MD
	1. Which of the following disorders has NOT been observed in connection with Heberden’s nodes? Gout Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus Click here to compare your answer. 2. Which of the following statements concerning osteoarthritis is NOT true? It is solely caused by the degeneration of structures within the joints It is the most common type of arthritis It may cause effusions in larger joints Physical examination of affected joints typically reveals crepitus Symptoms may include joint pain and morning stiffness Click here to compare your answer.		3. Which of the following statements correctly describes the utility of Heberden’s nodes in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis? Heberden’s nodes are a poorer marker of generalized osteoarthritis than are distal interphalangeal (DIP) osteophytes Heberden’s nodes have a higher specificity than do immature DIP osteophytes as indicators of generalized osteoarthritis Heberden’s nodes have a positive predictive value of approximately 75% as indicators of osteoarthritis of other joints Heberden’s nodes have a sensitivity of approximately 66% for indicating generalized osteoarthritis There is good correlation between the presence of Heberden’s nodes and the presence of DIP osteophytes Click here to compare your answer.
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