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Rheumatoid arthritis of foot

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects the foot, leading to pain, deformity, and functional impairment. Surgical interventions are considered for severe cases refractory to medical management.

Diagnosis

No information on diagnosis is available in the provided abstracts.

Management

  • Surgical techniques for pan metatarsal head resection have been refined 1.
  • A new incisional approach to surgery of the rheumatoid foot has been introduced, with advantages and disadvantages presented 1.

    • Special Populations

    No information on special populations is available in the provided abstracts.

    Key Recommendations

  • Refinement of techniques for pan metatarsal head resection is discussed 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • A new incisional approach to surgery of the rheumatoid foot is presented 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)

    • References

    1 Bilotti MA, Caprioli R, Porcelli PV. A new incisional approach to the rheumatoid foot. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 1993. link

    Original source

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      A new incisional approach to the rheumatoid foot. — Bilotti MA, Caprioli R, Porcelli PV The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (1993)
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