The rheumatoid forefoot

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Brooks F. [1 ]
Hariharan K. [1 ]
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[1] Royal Gwent Hospital Newport, Gwent, Cardiff Road
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Forefoot; Rheumatoid arthritis; Surgery;
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10.1007/s12178-013-9178-7
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) manifests itself in a variety of ways, with its effect being seen in around 90 % of sufferers' feet. The foot has been found to be the most common reason for incapacity in patients with RA, with the forefoot the most common area. The foot is second, behind only the hand, as the most common place for manifestation of RA. Pain in the foot is commonly the most debilitating condition, which causes the patient to seek specialist help. As well as pain, foot deformities such as hallux valgus and claw toes are common complaints. These symptoms often arise as a result of continued walking on an unstable foot, leading to painful callosities and dislocation of the metatarsophalangeal joints. Other conditions, such as pannus formation and Morton's neuroma, can be related to RA. This review sets out what we believe to be a successful approach to the rheumatoid forefoot, which aims at the relief of pain and the preservation of ambulation. Key to a successful outcome is appropriate medical control with a multidisciplinary approach that enables close liaison between orthopaedic surgeons, orthotists, and rheumatologists. Combined clinics provide this multidisciplinary care. Those treating RA need to be aware of the high incidence of foot involvement and how early intervention may benefit the patient. The aim of this article is to present current evidence to enable people to develop a treatment algorithm for this condition. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.
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