Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common and disabling condition which can be effectively managed through a multidisciplinary approach. A review of the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment is presented, followed by a discussion focused on the disease presentation and management in the foot and ankle. Conservative care options, perioperative considerations and surgical treatment options for rheumatoid deformity in the foot and ankle are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 77-86 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Current Rheumatology Reviews |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Feb 2010 |
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Keywords
- Ankle
- Foot
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rheumatoid nodules
- Surgery
- Synovitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rheumatology
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Rheumatoid foot and ankle surgery. / Capobianco, Claire M.; Ramanujam, Crystal; Zgonis, Thomas.
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