A 60-year-old woman presents with morning stiffness lasting over an hour, symmetrical MCP joint involvement, and raised inflammatory markers. Rheumato...

Question

A 60-year-old woman presents with morning stiffness lasting over an hour, symmetrical MCP joint involvement, and raised inflammatory markers. Rheumatoid factor is positive. Which joint deformity is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Swan-neck deformity

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Heberden's nodes

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Bouchard's nodes

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Genu varum

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Ulnar collateral ligament rupture

NICE Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management (NG100) MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid Arthritis

A 60-year-old woman presents with morning stiffness lasting over an hour, symmetrical MCP joint involvement, and raised inflammatory markers. Rheumatoid factor is positive. Which joint deformity is commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis?