Gilpin's study included 12 patients with three or more fixed-flexion contractures of 20% or greater in the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and/ or metacarpophalangeal (MP) joints on the same hand.
What does MP stand for?
MP stands for Metacarpophalangeal (joint)
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14) [FIGURE 2 OMITTED] [FIGURE 3 OMITTED] [FIGURE 4 OMITTED] Metacarpophalangeal and femoropatellar joints are target joints in CPPD.
In March 2009, she presented with prolonged morning stiffness and polyarthritis, as evidenced by swelling or tenderness in her metacarpophalangeal joints (MCPs), elbows, shoulders, knees, and ankles.
at the metacarpophalangeal joints, wrist joint, 15 cm distal to the lateral epicondyle, and 10 cm proximal to the lateral epicondyle.
[FIGURE 1 OMITTED] [FIGURE 2 OMITTED] MP joint dislocations A true dorsal dislocation of the metacarpophalangeal joint (MPJ) can be a surprisingly easy finding to miss on radiographs.
Ultrasonography of the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints in rheumatoid arthritis: a comparison with magnetic resonance imaging, conventional radiography and clinical examination.
CASE A 22 year-old female with high fever, chills, fatigue and pain in the 4th metacarpophalangeal joint of the right hand for 5 days applied to our emergency unit upon developing sudden onset pain, dyspnea and high fever (41[degrees]C).