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47 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years (left hand)

Hands with joints damaged by rheumatoid arthritis

Updated January 28, 2007

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rheumatoid arthritis

Maggie F. - 47 year old female - rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years (left hand)

Photo shows joint damage and contractures caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The patient has had no hand surgery.

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