Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Heberden’s arthrosis.
Family history
- Is there a history of frequent bone/joint disease in your family?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Are you experiencing pain? If yes, when does the pain occur?
- Where is the pain localized? A finger? A hand?
- Are the finger end joints swollen? Reddened?
- When do the symptoms occur? Under stress?
- Do you have functional limitations of the fingers?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
