[Joint osteoarthritis and rhizarthrosis]

Articular joint disease frequently occurs in women during menopause. It mainly affects the terminal interphalangeal joints (and is responsible for the formation of small, hard nodules, known as Heberden's nodes) and the metacarpophalangeal joint the thumb (root arthrosis). Clinical diagnosis is not difficult and the disorders are often little troubling and considered only secondary in an overall functional context. However, they can change the quality of life of these patients, making many daily activities difficult to perform. They thus remain a common reason for outpatient visits, although their disfiguring nature is sometimes the main motivation of these patients.