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Metacarpal shortening

H S Stern, G J Lloyd

    The Hand
    |June 1, 1978
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    Psoriatic arthritis can cause severe finger deformities. Skeletal shortening effectively reduced these deformities, improving hand function in a reported case.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Orthopedics
    • Hand Surgery

    Background:

    • Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting joints and connective tissues.
    • Flexion deformities of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints can significantly impair hand function in PsA patients.

    Observation:

    • A case study describes a patient with psoriatic arthritis presenting with disabling flexion deformities.
    • The deformities were specifically located at the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers.

    Findings:

    • Skeletal shortening was implemented as an intervention for the finger deformities.
    • This intervention led to a decrease in the severity of the flexion deformities.
    • Improved hand function was observed following the skeletal shortening procedure.

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    Implications:

    • Skeletal shortening represents a potential therapeutic strategy for managing severe flexion deformities in psoriatic arthritis.
    • This approach may offer functional benefits for patients experiencing debilitating hand involvement in PsA.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term efficacy and applicability of skeletal shortening in PsA.