title: Update on the surgical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist and hand.
abstract: Surgical procedures for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are aimed at restoring function and decreasing pain. Over the past four decades multiple procedures have been described in the management of early and late disease. This article will review the most common forms of surgery used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
authors: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
authors: Harvey W
authors: HW
authors: Chim
authors: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
authors: Sandra K
authors: SK
authors: Reese
authors: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
authors: Stephanie N
authors: SN
authors: Toomey
authors: Department of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. Electronic address: Moran.steven@mayo.edu.
authors: Steven L
authors: SL
authors: Moran
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001915:Braces; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Arthroplasty; Hand; Rheumatoid arthritis; Therapy; Update; Wrist