RHEUMATOID HAND - PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disease with a predile ction for the synovial tissues. Its diverse involvement can be demonst rated in the hand, where several anatomical Structures can be affected simultaneously. Proper management requires attention to this principl e, and a complete diagnostic evaluation will help to identify correctl y the cause of the patient's functional limitation and pain. We presen t a practical approach to managing rheumatoid arthritis in the hand.