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The rheumatoid swan-neck deformity. 1989

E A Nalebuff
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.

It is important to evaluate each swan-neck deformity to determine the mobility and radiographic condition of the PIP joint. This information forms a basis for logical treatment. In those fingers with little or no loss of motion, the treatment alternatives include DIP joint fusions, dermadesis, or flexor tenodesis. With significant loss of PIP joint motion, an attempt is made to first restore passive motion by manipulation and lateral band or skin releases. It then becomes essential to restore flexor tendon excursion. In those patients with destroyed joint surfaces the salvage procedures of fusion and arthroplasty are the treatments of choice.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008722 Methods A series of steps taken in order to conduct research. Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D005384 Finger Joint The articulation between the head of one phalanx and the base of the one distal to it, in each finger. Interphalangeal Joint of Hand,Interphalangeal Joint of Finger,Finger Interphalangeal Joint,Finger Interphalangeal Joints,Finger Joints,Hand Interphalangeal Joint,Hand Interphalangeal Joints,Joint, Finger,Joints, Finger
D006227 Hand Deformities, Acquired Deformities of the hand, or a part of the hand, acquired after birth as the result of injury or disease. Acquired Hand Deformities,Acquired Hand Deformity,Deformities, Acquired Hand,Deformity, Acquired Hand,Hand Deformity, Acquired
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001172 Arthritis, Rheumatoid A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated. Rheumatoid Arthritis

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