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The hand in systemic lupus erythematosus.

G J Dray1

  • 1Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina.

Hand Clinics
|May 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Systemic lupus erythematosus can affect the hand, leading to various manifestations. This article reviews these hand-specific symptoms and discusses when surgical intervention is appropriate.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse clinical presentations.
  • Musculoskeletal manifestations are common in SLE, frequently affecting the hands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of SLE.
  • To detail the specific manifestations of SLE in the hand.
  • To outline the indications for surgical treatment of hand involvement in SLE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of SLE.
  • Clinical description of hand manifestations in SLE.
  • Analysis of surgical treatment indications for hand SLE.

Main Results:

  • SLE presents with a wide range of hand symptoms, including arthritis, tenosynovitis, and deformities.
  • Surgical intervention is considered for specific, persistent, or functionally limiting hand manifestations.

Conclusions:

  • Hand involvement is a significant aspect of SLE that requires careful management.
  • Surgical treatment offers a therapeutic option for selected patients with severe hand manifestations of SLE.

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