Metacarpal shortening.
A case of Psoriatic Arthritis with disabling flexion deformities at the metacarpo-phalangeal joints of the fingers is described. Skeletal shortening decreased the deformity and improved the function.
D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications*