Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is a disease of soft tissue, periosteum, and new bone production of unknown cause.
Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is a syndrome of periosteal soft tissue thickening and extensive periosteal new bone formation, the cause of which is currently unknown, but some cases have a genetic history, the disease has a certain degree of self-limitation, with symptoms mostly characterized by mortar and pestle finger, skin thickening and periosteal hyperplasia.
Currently, there are no clear and effective treatments for this disease, but only symptomatic treatments, such as the use of non-steroidal drugs for pain and swelling, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium, etc. Surgery is needed when conservative treatments are ineffective, so please consult with your physician for more information. Please consult your doctor for details.
Patients with primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy are advised to go to the hospital in time for a complete examination to clarify the cause of the disease and then give targeted treatment or therapy.
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