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44 year old male with rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years

Hands with joints damaged by rheumatoid arthritis

Updated May 01, 2006

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rheumatoid arthritis

Rick E. - 44 year old male - rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years

The small peripheral joints of the hands and wrists become involved with rheumatoid arthritis, leading to contractures and deformities. This rheumatoid arthritis patient has had surgery - wrist synovectomy and tendon transfers both hands.

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