Reconstruction of the rheumatoid hand

Clin Plast Surg. 2011 Oct;38(4):713-27. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2011.07.004. Epub 2011 Oct 5.

Abstract

Previous studies have shown large variation in the rate of common surgical procedures performed for the rheumatoid hand. This article provides a comprehensive overview of each surgical treatment option for rheumatoid hand reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / physiopathology
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / surgery*
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / physiopathology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
  • Hand Joints / physiopathology
  • Hand Joints / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Procedures*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Range of Motion, Articular