Ultrasound Features of Hand Involvement in Psoriatic Arthritis and Hand Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Review of Differential Imaging Findings and Clinical Applications
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound; Psoriatic arthritis; Hand osteoarthritisAbstract
Background: Hand involvement is a major source of pain, functional impairment, and disability in both psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and hand osteoarthritis (HOA). Despite overlapping clinical manifestations, these disorders differ substantially in their underlying pathophysiology, disease progression, prognosis, and therapeutic strategies, making early and accurate
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