Which statement is characteristic of a patient with osteoarthritis?

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Osteoarthritis is characterized by pain that is worse in the evening, as well as limited opening, muscle splinting, and crepitus of the TMJ. Osteoarthritis is the most common disease affecting the TMJ. In rheumatoid arthritis patients may complain of pain that is worse in the morning, limited opening, occlusal changes, and preauricular edema and tenderness. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, autoimmune disorder of the joints. Approximately 50% to 75% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis have involvement of the TMJ during the course of the disease. Osteoarthritis is characterized by pain that is worse in the evening rather than in the morning. Rheumatoid arthritis rather than osteoarthritis is an inflammatory, autoimmune disorder of the joints. Approximately 50% to 75% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis rather than osteoarthritis have involvement of the TMJ during the course of the disease.

Which Statement Is Characteristic of a Patient with Osteoarthritis