Rheumatoid arthritic foot. Two manifestations with case studies.
The authors review rheumatoid arthritis with focus on two pedal manifestations, rheumatoid nodules and digital deformities. The prevalence, presentation, and diagnostic features concerning these entities are discussed, and three case studies are presented.
Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.
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JP
Patton
D P
DP
Murdoch
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J
Lindsey
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Young
D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint; D008875:Middle Aged; D012218:Rheumatoid Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy