Prevalence and distribution of cartilage damage at the metacarpal head level in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis: an ultrasound study.
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/key443
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence and distribution of US-detected qualitative cartilage damage at metacarpal heads of patients with RA and hand OA. METHODS Fifty-two RA patients and 34 patients with hand OA were enrolled. US… read more here.
Keywords: cartilage damage; metacarpal head; prevalence distribution; mcp joints ... See more keywords
Conservative management of avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026083
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the metacarpal head is rare, and there is no clear consensus on treatment. The main aim of this study was to discuss the possible pathologic-mechanics of its development, epidemiology,… read more here.
Keywords: conservative management; metacarpal head; head; avascular necrosis ... See more keywords
Pyrolytic Carbon Hemiarthroplasty for Avascular Necrosis of the Metacarpal Head: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1142/s2424835518720086
Abstract: Avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head is a rare entity. Surgical interventions, such as curettage, bone-grafting, and osteotomy, have been reported in symptomatic patients. We present a patient who underwent pyrolytic carbon hemiarthroplasty of the… read more here.
Keywords: head; metacarpal head; pyrolytic carbon; carbon hemiarthroplasty ... See more keywords