Kotsis SV, Chung KC. A qualitative assessment of rheumatoid hand surgery in various regions of the world.
J Hand Surg Am 2005;
30:649-57. [PMID:
16039353 DOI:
10.1016/j.jhsa.2004.11.012]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2004] [Revised: 11/22/2004] [Accepted: 11/22/2004] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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.
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