04-02-2023, 05:30 PM
Ulnar deviation is a common hand deformity that can occur in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is characterized by the bending of the wrist toward the little finger, resulting in a distinctive "hooked" appearance.
RA is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints and surrounding tissues. Over time, the inflammation can cause damage to the bones, ligaments, and tendons, leading to deformities in the hands and feet. Ulnar deviation is one of several hand deformities that can develop in people with RA and is caused by the combination of joint damage and imbalances in the muscles and tendons surrounding the wrist.
Treatment for ulnar deviation in RA typically involves a combination of medications to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, as well as physical therapy and splinting to improve joint function and prevent further deformities. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the deformity.
RA is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints and surrounding tissues. Over time, the inflammation can cause damage to the bones, ligaments, and tendons, leading to deformities in the hands and feet. Ulnar deviation is one of several hand deformities that can develop in people with RA and is caused by the combination of joint damage and imbalances in the muscles and tendons surrounding the wrist.
Treatment for ulnar deviation in RA typically involves a combination of medications to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, as well as physical therapy and splinting to improve joint function and prevent further deformities. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the deformity.