Lunchtime Talk: Arthritis of the Hand (In Chinese)

Osteoarthritis (OA), which is also known as degenerative joint disease, is a group of abnormalities involving the wear and tear of joints, resulting in cartilage degeneration. This results in pain, progressive deformity and stiffness in the joint. Studies have shown that more than 80% of adults above the age of 70 years will show X-ray evidence of osteoarthritis of the hand, while less than 30% of those below 55 years show this.

This talk will discuss its diagnosis as well as several methods of treatment.