Longitudinal analysis reveals the impact of biopsychosocial factors on hand function trajectories in osteoarthritis patients, indicating significant variability.
Hand function varies greatly in patients with hand OA. LCGA identified four longitudinal patient groups, of which two showed an unfavorable hand function course over 5 years. Hand function was characterized by disease characteristics, including structural damage and psychosocial determinants.
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