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[Reconstructive joint surgery and rheumatoid arthritis. Status over a developing field]
C F Lassen1, C M Jensen, C Tørholm
1Fysiurgisk-reumatologisk afdeling U, Amtssygehuset i Gentofte.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 26, 1998
Summary
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1-2% of people, often requiring joint surgery when medical treatments fail. This review surveys current surgical treatment recommendations for individual joints, reflecting recent advancements.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 1-2% of the global population.
- A significant proportion of RA patients require surgical intervention for joint damage unresponsive to conservative therapies.
- Recent advancements in joint surgery necessitate updated treatment guidelines.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of current surgical treatment recommendations for individual joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis.
- To highlight the impact of recent decade advancements in joint surgery on treatment strategies.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes contemporary recommendations for surgical management of joints in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- It addresses the surgical options available for joints that do not respond to medical treatment.
- The survey considers the extensive developments in joint surgery over the past ten years.
Impact:
- Informs clinicians on the latest surgical approaches for rheumatoid arthritis.
- Aids in decision-making for patients considering surgical joint treatment.
- Contributes to the evolving body of knowledge on rheumatoid arthritis management.