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Rheumatoid hand and wrist problems

  • Adam C. Watts*
  • , Sumedh Talwalkar
  • , Lynda Gwylliam
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Abstract

The function of the hand can be considered in four categories; pinch, grasp, precise manipulation and activities of daily living [1]. Even minor impairment in movement, strength, dexterity or sensation can have huge impact on function. In rheumatoid arthritis all these factors conspire to cause impairment, affect productivity and may create social stigma.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDisorders of the Hand: Volume 3: Inflammation, Arthritis and Contractures
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 3: Inflammation, Arthritis and Contractures
EditorsIan A. Trail, Andrew N.M. Fleming
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages111-144
Number of pages34
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4471-6557-6
ISBN (Print)978-1-4471-6556-9, 978-1-4471-7267-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Dec 2014

Publication series

NameDisorders of the Hand: Volume 3: Inflammation, Arthritis and Contractures

Keywords

  • Arthroplasty
  • Diagnosis
  • Fusion
  • Hand
  • Rehabilitation
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Splints
  • Surgery
  • Synovitis
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Wrist

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