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Ask our doctor: Is there any type of surgery that might correct deformities of the hands and feet caused by arthritis ?

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Ask our doctor: Is there any type of surgery that might correct deformities of the hands and feet caused by arthritis ?

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One of the great disappointments of the wonderful progress made in the orthopaedic surgical management of Rheumatoid Arthritis is the less than satisfactory results that occur when surgery is applied to the hands. First of all, in the case of the hand, there are a large number of joints and tendons in the middle of this very sophisticated organ, which sometimes has to be used for heavy manual tasks and other times has to show exquisite virtuosity, for example in the fingers of a musician. In addition, during various stages of the disease, the progress and severity will vary with different patients. Because of the progressive nature in some people with Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is wise to consider the treatment in different categories. The answer to this question is going to concentrate mainly on hands. However, it is important to point out that very successful forefoot arthroplasty (shortening of the base of the metatarsal bones at the front of the foot and realignment of the toes) for

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