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Reconstructive foot surgery.

K Tillmann

    Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) frequently affects the feet, with ankle and forefoot joints commonly impacted, particularly in progressive cases. Surgical interventions for RA foot conditions prioritize functional improvement over mere disease prevalence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Podiatry

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly presents with significant foot and ankle involvement, especially in advanced stages requiring hospitalization.
    • Juvenile RA cases show even higher rates of ankle joint affection.
    • Progressive RA frequently impacts forefoot joints, particularly the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints, and the interphalangeal joint of the big toe.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the patterns of foot and ankle joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis.
    • To discuss the factors influencing surgical intervention in RA-related foot conditions.
    • To compare the incidence of foot surgery across different clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentation and patient data for rheumatoid arthritis cases with foot and ankle involvement.

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  • Analysis of surgical indications based on functional disability, pain, and conservative treatment outcomes.
  • Comparative analysis of surgical rates in different healthcare facilities.

    • Main Results:

    • High prevalence of ankle (50%), MTP joints (especially 1st MTP), and tarsal/tarsometatarsal joint involvement in RA.
    • Peripheral toe joints (II-V) are less frequently affected by RA compared to other inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
    • Surgical indications in RA are driven by functional impairment and pain, not solely by affection rates, with variations observed internationally.

    Conclusions:

    • Foot and ankle structures are highly susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis, necessitating careful management.
    • Surgical strategies for RA foot disease predominantly focus on reconstructive procedures to restore function.
    • International variations in surgical rates highlight the importance of patient-specific functional goals and treatment accessibility.