Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle—Diagnosis,Pathology,and Treatment: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOOT AND ANKLE DEFORMITY AND DISEASE DURATION IN 50 PATIENTS

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis frequently results in synovitis and deformity of the ankle and foot. Rheumatoid vasculitis presents with skin ulceration, digital ischemia, nodules, and mononeuritis multiplex. The relationship of disease duration and deformity is discussed in 50 patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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