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Extensor tendon problems in rheumatoid arthritis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8842719     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Extensor tenosynovitis is a common presenting upper extremity problem and, unless it resolves with medical management, preventative tenosynovectomy is indicated to prevent tendon rupture. When a rupture has occurred, tendon reconstruction with either a transfer or a graft has a reasonable chance of restoring function as long as the number of tendons involved is limited. Rupture of a single extensor tendon requires surgical treatment to eliminate the cause and prevent further damage, as well as repairing the injured tendon. It is important to give consideration to associated wrist and MP joint problems before, during, or after treating tendon abnormalities.
Authors:
R L Wilson; M C DeVito
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hand clinics     Volume:  12     ISSN:  0749-0712     ISO Abbreviation:  Hand Clin     Publication Date:  1996 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-12-17     Completed Date:  1996-12-17     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8510415     Medline TA:  Hand Clin     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  551-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, University of Arizona, Phoenix, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*,  physiopathology,  surgery
Disease Progression
Hand*
Humans
Range of Motion, Articular
Rupture
Tendon Injuries / etiology
Tenosynovitis / complications,  etiology*,  physiopathology,  surgery

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