MAGALHAES, Sandra et al. Programas de reabilitação na artroplastia metacarpofalângica. []. , 21, 2, pp.173-178. ISSN 1646-2122.

Metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty with silicone implant is the most common joint replacement at the hand in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Other procedures are available, including recession arthroplasty and arthroplasty with metal and / or polyethylene components. However, Swanson implants remain the gold standard conferring a greater degree of stability compared to other arthroplasties. The rehabilitation program effects on abarticular structures, chronically affected, namely, pain relief, flexibilisation and strengthening of the atrophied muscles is essential to treat these patients. A proper and individualized rehabilitation program will have important implications on functionality achieved. The authors conducted a brief review of the different surgical procedures and proposed for each type of prosthesis a pre and post surgical rehabilitation program.

: Metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty; rheumatoid arthritis; rehabilitation.

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