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44 year old male with rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years (left hand)

Hands with joints damaged by rheumatoid arthritis

From Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: May 17, 2007

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Rick E - 44 year old male - rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years
Hand shows ulnar drift, a common joint deformity associated with rheumatoid arthritis. According to Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics, the 4th and 5th metacarpals are especially at risk for ulnar drift because of their increased mobility.
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