Influence of steroids and methotrexate on wound complications after elective rheumatoid hand and wrist surgery.

Eighty patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had 129 surgical procedures on the hand and wrist over a 5-year period were reviewed. All patients continued with their usual medication throughout the perioperative period. There were 2 pin track infections and 1 wound infection in patients taking metho...

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Main Authors: Jain, A, Witbreuk, M, Ball, C, Nanchahal, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002