synovitis

Rheumatoid Fingers

1. PIPJ Synovitis

- synovectomy via dorsomedial approach

2. Flexor tenosynovitis

- may cause trigger finger

- trial HCLA

- remove synovits but don't release A1 pulley

- will worsen ulna drift

3. DIPJ

- rarely affects

Clinical syndrome characterised by

Synovitis

Acne

Pustulosis

Hyperostosis

Osteitis

Unknown

- high prevalence of HLA B-27 antigen

- similarities to seronegative spondyloarthropathy