Doctor, why does my hand hurt? The nature, course and treatment of pain in hand osteoarthritis

Author(s):
Meulen, C. van der (0000-0002-6624-3246)
Published
2026
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Pain is a key symptom in hand osteoarthritis, which remains difficult to treat. This thesis investigates progression of pain and radiographic signs in hand OA, types of pain in hand OA, potential treatment options and measurements tools for use in hand OA. Finally, two new studies to further increase our knowledge are described.

HandOsteoarthritisPainImagingClinimetricsEpidemiology
Defense date
2026-01-23
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Kloppenburg, M.; Rosendaal, F.R.
Committee member(s)
Huizinga, T.W.J.; Lems, W.F.; Berkhout, M.J.L.; Runhaar, J.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/4287424
doi
10.60602/1887-4287424