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proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint
Joint connecting proximal & middle phalanges.
Pathology:
- joint commonly affected in osteoarthritis
- rash with papules & plaques over proximal interphalangeal joints (Gottron's papules) in dermatomyositis*
* rash with papules & plaques over the knuckles (metacarpophalangeal joints) & proximal interphalangeal joints (Gottron's papules) in dermatomyositis
General
synovial joint (diarthrosis)
Component-of
finger/fingers
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