Update on the surgical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist and hand

Harvey W. Chim; Sandra K. Reese; Stephanie N. Toomey; Steven L. Moran

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2013.12.002

Update on the surgical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist and hand

Harvey W. Chim, Sandra K. Reese, Stephanie N. Toomey, Steven L. Moran

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Abstract

Surgical procedures for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are aimed at restoring function and decreasing pain. Over the past four decades multiple procedures have been described in the management of early and late disease. This article will review the most common forms of surgery used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	134-142
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Hand Therapy
Volume	27
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2013.12.002
State	Published - Jan 1 2014

Keywords

Arthroplasty
Hand
Rheumatoid arthritis
Therapy
Update
Wrist

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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