A qualitative assessment of rheumatoid hand surgery in various regions of the world.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
Differences in opinion between rheumatologists and hand surgeons result in disparate practice patterns among different states in the United States regarding the use of surgery for hand deformities in the rheumatoid population. The purpose of this project was to study the practices of rheumatoid hand surgery from countries in various regions of the world.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Global Health
- Hand Deformities, Acquired
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'
- Rheumatology
Anatomy
- hand