Rheumatoid Arthritis Upper Limb Flashcards
1
Q
What is RA?
A
- Synovitis & tenosynovitis
- Erosion of the joints
- Joint instability and tendon rupture
2
Q
Signs & symptoms of longstanding RA?
A
- Deformed
- Painful
- Occasionally malfunctioning hands
3
Q
Clinical examination of RA would show?
A
- Volar MCPJ subluxation
- Ulnar deviation
- Swan neck deformity
- Boutonniere deformity
- Z-shaped thumb
4
Q
Treatment of RA?
A
-Tenosynovectomy (excision of synovial tendon sheath)
5
Q
What might prevent tendon rupture?
A
Tenosynovectomy
6
Q
Treatmnet of extensor tendon rupture?
A
Direct surgical repair not possible
- Tendon transfers
- Joint fusions
