Evaluation of Nailfold Capillaroscopy Pattern in patients with Primary Osteoarthritis of the Hands (original) (raw)

2021, Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) can be a distressing disorder that impairs a patients' quality of life. There is a relation between OA and vascular damage, especially atherosclerosis, and OA are both common chronic conditions associated with aging and obesity. Aim of The Work: To examine nailfold microcirculation in individuals with hand OA for early detection and differentiation from other mimics. Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional, observational study, about 56 patients with hand OA (mean age 56.2 ± 8.4years) were enrolled. All subjects underwent a standard radiology X-Ray examination of the hands, and the Kellgren–Lawrence (K-L) radiographic grading scale has been applied. Nailfold vascular examination was performed. Results: With a mean age of 56 years, 44 (78.6%) of the 56 patients studied were females, and 12 were males. Kellgren and Lawrence scoring was mild (grade II) in one patient (50%) and severe (grade IV) in one patient (50%) in the male patients wit...