title: [Rheumatoid pannus of the wrist].
abstract: Presentation of the destructive mechanisms provoked by rheumatoid pannus at the level of ligaments, joints and bones of the wrist. Evaluation of the wrist problems requiring surgical solution, in particular at the radio-carpal and distal radio-ulnar joints. Review of the most useful surgical techniques for soft tissue and bone surgery.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica, Reconstrutiva e Maxilo Facial, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: da Costa
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging