Autoimmune symmetric polyarthritis causing synovitis and progressive joint destruction—typical deformities in the hand: ulnar drift at MCPs, swan‑neck and boutonnière deformities, and caput ulnae syndrome. Early goal‑directed medical therapy with DMARDs/biologics is cornerstone; hand surgery addresses pain, deformity, and function (synovectomy, tendon procedures, joint arthroplasty/arthrodesis). Radiographs show periarticular osteopenia, marginal erosions, and joint space loss; ultrasound/MRI detect early synovitis/tenosynovitis. Flexor tenosynovitis with triggering and extensor tendon ruptures (Vaughan‑Jackson) are common hand manifestations.
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What is the most characteristic deformity of the hand in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
Which serological marker is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary treatment modality that has dramatically changed the management of rheumatoid arthritis?
In rheumatoid arthritis, what is the consequence of synovitis at the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)?
Which surgical procedure is commonly indicated for managing the complications of Vaughan-Jackson syndrome?
What is the primary pathological process that leads to joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the significance of early intervention with DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following deformities is characterized by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint?
What is the role of ultrasound in the management of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the fundamental principle of surgical intervention in rheumatoid arthritis of the hand?
