: Late-stage structural changes like ulnar deviation (fingers drifting toward the pinky side), boutonnière deformity , and swan-neck deformity . Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The hallmark diagnostic imaging feature of the rheumatoid hand is , which typically occur at the "bare areas" of the joint where the synovium directly overlies the bone without cartilage protection. The Rheumatoid Hand: Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging provides an objective assessment of joint involvement to help rheumatologists create effective therapeutic plans. Key features across different imaging modalities include: Radiographic Features (X-ray) The Rheumatoid Hand: Diagnostic Imaging