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Arthritis Multilans / Psoriatic arthropathy

  • Considered to be at the extreme spectrum of rheumatoid arthritis
  • Autoimmune disease with HLA-associated risk factors
  • Affects the ligaments, 

  • 20% nail involvement
  • Telescoping of the fingers 

 

 

 

 

  • Assessment of hand function: buttoning, opening jar
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