Question

multiple choice question
what joint in the hand are radiographic changes seen first with ra?
please select your answer...
a metacarpophalangeal joint
b proximal interphalangeal joint
c distal interphalangeal joint

Explanation:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly first shows radiographic changes in the metacarpophalangeal joints of the hand due to their high - use and vulnerability to the autoimmune process.

Answer:

A. Metacarpophalangeal joint