- See:
- Classification:
- Stage I:
- synovitis;
- treated w/ splinting;
- Stage II:
- joint space narrowing with bone erosions;
- treated w/ splinting and surgical synovectomy;
- Stage III:
- moderate joint destruction w/ volar subluxation &
ulnar drift
however, moderately good hand function is perserved;
- treat w/ splinting;
- Stage IV:
- advanced joint destruction on X-ray w/ fixed MP joint deformities
and loss of hand function;
- treated w/ MP arthroplasty:
