Controversy in the treatment of the rheumatoid hand: Perspective from Hand Surgery

E. F.Shaw Wilgis

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2010.08.002

Controversy in the treatment of the rheumatoid hand: Perspective from Hand Surgery

E. F.Shaw Wilgis

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Over the years there has been controversy between rheumatologists and surgeons regarding surgery for the correction of rheumatoid problems. There are many reasons for this controversy. This article explores the reasons for the controversy, presents the history of rheumatoid hand surgery, and offers some possible solutions to the problem.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	27-30
Number of pages	4
Journal	Hand clinics
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2010.08.002
State	Published - Feb 2011

Keywords

Arthrodesis
Arthroplasty
Rheumatoid arthritis
Surgery
Tendon rupture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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