A prospective study comparing outcomes after reconstruction in rheumatoid arthritis patients with severe ulnar drift deformities.

Volume: 123, Issue: 6, Pages: 1769 - 1777
Published: Jun 1, 2009
Abstract
Surgeons often complain that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients frequently present for consideration of reconstruction “too little and too late.” (1, 2) Patients who present late often have more severe hand deformities. More severe extensor lag and ulnar drift of the fingers in RA were postulated to lead to worse outcomes after reconstruction.(3, 4) The use of silicone metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty (SMPA) has remained the main treatment...
Paper Details
Title
A prospective study comparing outcomes after reconstruction in rheumatoid arthritis patients with severe ulnar drift deformities.
Published Date
Jun 1, 2009
Volume
123
Issue
6
Pages
1769 - 1777
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