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Murine Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair Surgery
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Murine Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair Surgery

Published on: September 19, 2016

Tendon reconstruction for the rheumatoid hand.

Stephan F Schindele1, Daniel B Herren, Beat R Simmen

  • 1Department of Upper Extremity and Handsurgery, Schulthess Clinic, Lengghalde 2, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland. stephan.schindele@kws.ch

Hand Clinics
|December 24, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis frequently affects tendons, potentially causing rupture in untreated cases. Surgical reconstruction, like grafting or transfer, is necessary due to extensive inflammatory damage, often requiring concurrent joint treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Inflammatory Arthritis

Background:

  • Tendon involvement is a common early manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
  • Untreated RA can lead to tenosynovitis, tendon fraying, and rupture, particularly with bony erosions.
  • Direct tendon repair is often unfeasible in RA patients due to widespread inflammatory damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the implications of rheumatoid arthritis on tendon health.
  • To describe surgical management strategies for rheumatoid arthritis-related tendon damage.
  • To emphasize the importance of integrated treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathological processes in rheumatoid arthritis affecting tendons.
  • Description of surgical reconstruction techniques for tendon damage in RA.

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Murine Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair Surgery
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Murine Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair Surgery

Published on: September 19, 2016

  • Consideration of concurrent joint procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis causes significant, long-segment tendon damage, precluding direct repair.
    • Tendon reconstruction methods include tendon grafting and tendon transfer.
    • Combined joint and tendon surgery may be required for optimal functional outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Tendon rupture is a severe complication of rheumatoid arthritis requiring surgical intervention.
    • Tendon reconstruction is the primary surgical approach for RA-related tendon pathology.
    • Simultaneous management of joint dysfunction is crucial for patients undergoing tendon reconstruction.