Corrective surgery for the deforming hand arthropathy of systemic lupus erythematosus.
A 33-year-old woman with deforming but non-erosive hand arthropathy typical of SLE had recurring digital subluxations and swan neck deformities after soft tissue procedures. Stronger grip and pinch as well as improved appearance were achieved with thumb MCP fusion and finger MCP silastic implants.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery