title: [Rheumatoid changes in the foot].
abstract: The clinical importance, incidence and clinical appearance of foot deformities as a result of rheumatism are described. The pathomechanics of rheumatic deformities and the connection with inflammatory changes in the anterior and posterior parts of the foot are described. The possible types of conservative treatment are introduced briefly. The operative form of therapy is presented in detail and subdivided according to preventive and reconstructive measures in various parts of the foot. The peculiarities and subsequent requirements of the therapeutic procedure are addressed.
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D000074402:Synovectomy
vernacular_title: Rheumatische Fussveränderungen.