In differentiating osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the patient with osteoarthritis typically exhibits
A)metatarsus adductus.
B)depression.
C)sudden onset.
D)less weakness and fatigue.
E)pain most pronounced after periods of rest.

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One of the key differences between the symptoms of osteoarthritis and those of RA is that fatigue is uncommon in osteoarthritis patients. The joints of patients with RA are stiff after rest.

In Differentiating Osteoarthritis from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), the Patient with Osteoarthritis