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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Osteoarthritis of the small joints of the hand
  1. Synovial Fluid Analysis: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... the affected area. Causes of joint problems include: Osteoarthritis , the most common form of arthritis . This type of arthritis only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, and lower back. It's a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/synovial-fluid-analysis - Medical Tests
  2. Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... used to diagnose osteoarthritis. Although rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis both affect the joints, they are very different diseases. Osteoarthritis is not an autoimmune disease and does not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/rheumatoid-factor-rf-test - Medical Tests