Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 1

Deformities of the hand associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 1

Swan - neck, trigger finger, Boutonniere deformity

Question 2

Describe trigger finger

Answer 2

Abnormal flexion of the digits with pain on extension and experience of finger being stuck. size of tendon and sheath size mismatch. associated with RA and DM. Thumb, middle or ring finger. Can have a nodule at the base of the affected finger