Typical X ray findings in arthropathy of HHC
typical radiographic abnormalities seen in the arthropathy of HHC
Radiographs show osteoarthritis-like changes with sclerotic margins, joint-space narrowing, and osteophyte formation that is characteristically hook-like when found at the MCPs. Chondrocalcinosis is present in up to 50% of patients and can occur without the degenerative arthropathy. The triad of subchondral lucencies (especially in the hip), chondrocalcinosis, and hook-like osteophytes of the second and third MCPs is particularly suggestive of HHC.
