Tendon Repair – Rheumatoid Arthritis

But rheumatoid arthritis does not only cause inflammation of the synovial membrane around

the joints.

If I were to open my hand like this, you would be able to see the synovial membrane over

here as well, wrapping around the tendons of the muscles of the hand.

If the rheumatoid arthritis causes an inflammation of the synovial membrane around the tendons,

it can ultimately cause the tendon to rupture and this has to be quickly repaired.

Furthermore, if it causes the inflammation of the synovial membrane around the joint,

it can destroy the joint surfaces and this too can be repaired by simply removing the

synovial membrane and it can be done arthroscopically or through an open surgical approach.