X-ray of the fingers of the hand in a 67 year old male patient showing osteoarthritis in the metacarpal joints of the index and middle fingers with bo

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X-ray of the fingers of the hand in a 67 year old male patient showing osteoarthritis in the metacarpal joints of the index and middle fingers with bone erosion seen. Osteoarthritis is a disease of joint cartilage associated with degeneration of the bone. (see image 2 showing finger joint replacement).

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