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What Can Be Done To Prevent Hand Deformity In Rheumatoid Arthritis?

April 26, 2017deformity hand hands rheumatoid arthritis

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What Can Be Done To Prevent Hand Deformity In Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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What Can Be Done To Prevent Hand Deformity In Rheumatoid Arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis can result in hand deformity, joint problems, and damage including: • rheumatoid nodules • swelling • joint stiffness • ulnar drift / ulnar deviation • contractures • wrist subluxation • other hand, finger, thumb, and wrist problems What, if anything, can be done to arrest the progression of hand deformity in early, active rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Hand Deformity / Other Deformities One thing is certain in patients with rheumatoid a