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Surgical Treatment Of The Upper Extremity In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Charles L. Mcdowell
Surgical Treatment Of The Upper Extremity In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Charles L. Mcdowell
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
All surgical procedures designed to preserve or improve function in the extremities, whether in rheumatoid arthritis or not, must consider the functional emphasis of the upper extremity as compared to the lower extremity. The upper extremity has, as its primary goal, mobility and prehension, whereas in the lower extremity, stability is the most important goal, mobility the next in order of importance, and prehension the least important. For example, the feet fulfill a need for stability with very little requirement for prehension, but the hand is more an instrument for prehension and there is less need to consider stability. I …
Diagnostic Concordance Of Serological Tests For Antiglobulin Antibodies, Marion Waller
Diagnostic Concordance Of Serological Tests For Antiglobulin Antibodies, Marion Waller
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
Rheumatoid factors are present in a variety of disease states and in normal persons, usually in low titer. High titers of rheumatoid factors are almost exclusively associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Modern Immunology: Cells And Molecules, Franklin Mullinax
Modern Immunology: Cells And Molecules, Franklin Mullinax
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
In this presentation I shall discuss 1) some historical highlights n the field of immunology; 2) the molecules of immunity, particularly the immunoglobulins; and 3) the cells of immunity, particularly the immunocytes. This presentation may provide a background for subsequent articles.
Surgical Care Of The Lower Extremity In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Roby C. Thompson
Surgical Care Of The Lower Extremity In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Roby C. Thompson
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
One of the most important things for the physician to recognize in referring a patient to the orthopedic surgeon for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is the goal of surgical correction. The primary goal in surgical treatment of diseased joints in the lower extremity is relief of pain. Some pain-free patients have such severe deformities that a surgical procedure may be undertaken in order to improve and restore function, accepting certain calculated risks; however, to improve function surgically in a pain-free joint requires complete and full understanding on the part of the patient as well as the physician.
Introduction, Robert Irby
Introduction, Robert Irby
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
The 45th Annual McGuire Lecture Series has been devoted to the subject of Immunology and the Rheumatic Diseases. In this two-day period, 22 outstanding physicians in the field of immunology and rheumatology brought an up-to-date overall concept in the field of rheumatic diseases. Subjects included not only aspects of pathogenesis but also modern laboratory methods in the diagnosis of various connective tissues diseases. The remedial surgical approaches for prevention of pain and disability in rheumatoid arthritis were discussed from a practical viewpoint.
Recent Advances In Synovial Fluid Analysis, Duncan S. Owen Jr.
Recent Advances In Synovial Fluid Analysis, Duncan S. Owen Jr.
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
Synovial fluid analysis is a frequently ignored examination except in suspected cases of septic conditions. It has been shown that it is an extremely valuable procedure in making rapid and accurate diagnoses in many types of joint diseases.
Summary Of Papers Presented At The 45th Annual Mcguire Lecture Series, Robert Irby
Summary Of Papers Presented At The 45th Annual Mcguire Lecture Series, Robert Irby
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
It is the purpose of this presentation to quickly review some of the important points of the papers which were presented at the 45th Annual McGuire Lecture Series on the subject of immunology and rheumatic diseases.
Surgery In Rheumatoid Arthritis: General Indications And Philosophic Considerations, R. S. Bryan
Surgery In Rheumatoid Arthritis: General Indications And Philosophic Considerations, R. S. Bryan
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
In summary, orthopedic surgery has much to offer the rheumatoid patient, particularly if the proper patient is chosen at the proper time. The advent of the total joint replacements, now in its infancy, gives renewed hope for the salvage of many derelicts and for the prevention of the severe disabilities and deformities which were all too frequent in the past.
Still's Disease In Adults, William M. Edwards, Stephen R. Koller, Michael J. Miller
Still's Disease In Adults, William M. Edwards, Stephen R. Koller, Michael J. Miller
MCV/Q, Medical College of Virginia Quarterly
In 1897, Dr. George F. Still described 22 children with a form of chronic joint disease which differed from rheumatic fever. Twelve of these children had a syndrome characterized by glandular and splenic enlargement which, with a characteristic fever pattern, rash, and arthritis, has become known as Still's disease. Subsequent investigators have described patients over age 16 presenting with similar signs and symptoms suggesting that this syndrome is not specific for children. We recently studied a patient in whom the diagnosis of adult onset Still's disease was made.