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METACARPOPHALANGEAL JOINT [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intrinsic-plus test
1, record 1, English, intrinsic%2Dplus%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intrinsic tightness test 2, record 1, English, intrinsic%20tightness%20test
correct
- test for swan-neck deformity 2, record 1, English, test%20for%20swan%2Dneck%20deformity
correct
- Bunnell-Littler test 2, record 1, English, Bunnell%2DLittler%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test used when examining the hand of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis : extension of the proximal phalanx restricts flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint; flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joint permits flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint. 2, record 1, English, - intrinsic%2Dplus%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test de Bunnell
1, record 1, French, test%20de%20Bunnell
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre servant à apprécier la contracture des muscles interosseux au cours de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde : l'extension de l'articulation métacarpophalangienne empêche la flexion de l'interphalangienne proximale; par contre, la flexion de la métacarpophalangienne permet la flexion des interphalangiennes. 2, record 1, French, - test%20de%20Bunnell
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de Bunnell
1, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Bunnell
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thumb-in-palm deformity
1, record 2, English, thumb%2Din%2Dpalm%20deformity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thumb-in-palm 2, record 2, English, thumb%2Din%2Dpalm
correct
- spastic thumb-clutched deformity 2, record 2, English, spastic%20thumb%2Dclutched%20deformity
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The characteristic posture of thumb-in-palm deformity is flexion of the MCP [metacarpophalangeal] joint and adduction of the first metacarpal. This causes the thumb to lie across the palm. 3, record 2, English, - thumb%2Din%2Dpalm%20deformity
Record 2, Key term(s)
- thumb in palm deformity
- thumb in palm
- spastic thumb clutched deformity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déformation du pouce dans la paume
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20dans%20la%20paume
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- deformidad del pulgar en la palma
1, record 2, Spanish, deformidad%20del%20pulgar%20en%20la%20palma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pulgar espástico en abducción metacarpiana 2, record 2, Spanish, pulgar%20esp%C3%A1stico%20en%20abducci%C3%B3n%20metacarpiana
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La deformidad pulgar en la palma es la más evidente y más incapacitante de las deformidades de la extremidad superior. El pulgar está flexionado y aducido hacia la palma. Esta posición impide asir objetos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - deformidad%20del%20pulgar%20en%20la%20palma
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swan-neck deformity
1, record 3, English, swan%2Dneck%20deformity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A finger deformity in which there is a flexion contracture of the metacarpophalangeal joint, hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joint, and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joint. 2, record 3, English, - swan%2Dneck%20deformity
Record 3, Key term(s)
- swan neck deformity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déformation en col de cygne
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9formation%20en%20col%20de%20cygne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation des doigts caractérisée par la flexion des métacarpo-phalangiennes, l'hyperextension des interphalangiennes proximales et la flexion des interphalangiennes distales. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9formation%20en%20col%20de%20cygne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- deformación en cuello de cisne
1, record 3, Spanish, deformaci%C3%B3n%20en%20cuello%20de%20cisne
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- skier's thumb
1, record 4, English, skier%27s%20thumb
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gamekeeper's thumb 2, record 4, English, gamekeeper%27s%20thumb
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. 3, record 4, English, - skier%27s%20thumb
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gamekeeper's thumb is caused by a valgus force that is directed on the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint and produces a failure of the ulnear collateral ligament. Falls on an abducted thumb and the fall of a skier against a planted ski pole are common mechanisms. 4, record 4, English, - skier%27s%20thumb
Record 4, Key term(s)
- game-keeper's thumb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pouce du skieur
1, record 4, French, pouce%20du%20skieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- entorse de l'articulation métacarpo-phalangienne du pouce 2, record 4, French, entorse%20de%20l%27articulation%20m%C3%A9tacarpo%2Dphalangienne%20du%20pouce
correct, masculine noun
- pouce du garde-chasse 3, record 4, French, pouce%20du%20garde%2Dchasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rupture du ligament collatéral ulnaire de l'articulation métacarpo-phalangienne du pouce pouvant être associée à une fracture-arrachement de la partie latéral de la base de la phalange proximale du pouce. 4, record 4, French, - pouce%20du%20skieur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les entorses du ligament latéral interne surviennent à la suite d'un mécanisme d'écartement brutal du pouce vers l'extérieur. 5, record 4, French, - pouce%20du%20skieur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[L'entorse de l'articulation métacarpo-phalangienne du pouce est l'un] des traumatismes les plus fréquents chez les skieurs. Les bâtons et les prises ont été souvent incriminés comme cause de la lésion, mais il n'y a aucune évidence à ce jour permettant d'affirmer que la modification des dragonnes des bâtons ou le port de gants spéciaux diminueraient la fréquence de la lésion ligamentaire. 6, record 4, French, - pouce%20du%20skieur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pulgar del guardabosque
1, record 4, Spanish, pulgar%20del%20guardabosque
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- subluxación metacarpo-falángica 1, record 4, Spanish, subluxaci%C3%B3n%20metacarpo%2Dfal%C3%A1ngica
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- thumb boutonniere deformity
1, record 5, English, thumb%20boutonniere%20deformity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- boutonniere deformity of the thumb 2, record 5, English, boutonniere%20deformity%20of%20the%20thumb
correct
- Z-shaped deformity 2, record 5, English, Z%2Dshaped%20deformity
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most common deformity of the thumb in rheumatoid arthritis characterized by flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joint and hyperextension of the interphalangeal joint. 2, record 5, English, - thumb%20boutonniere%20deformity
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Z-shaped deformity of the thumb. 2, record 5, English, - thumb%20boutonniere%20deformity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déformation du pouce en Z
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20en%20Z
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pouce en Z 2, record 5, French, pouce%20en%20Z
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation la plus fréquente du pouce, au cours de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, caractérisée par la flexion de la métacarpo-phalangienne et l'hyperextension de l'interphalangienne. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20en%20Z
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La déformation du pouce en Z est analogue à la déformation en boutonnière des doigts. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20en%20Z
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deformación del pulgar en Z
1, record 5, Spanish, deformaci%C3%B3n%20del%20pulgar%20en%20Z
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-02-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Horse Husbandry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- carpitis
1, record 6, English, carpitis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- arthritis of the knee 2, record 6, English, arthritis%20of%20the%20knee
correct
- popped knee 3, record 6, English, popped%20knee
correct, see observation
- knee spavin 4, record 6, English, knee%20spavin
see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Common acute or chronic inflammation of the joint capsule of the carpus and the associated structures in horses. 5, record 6, English, - carpitis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some confusion exists regarding the terms carpitis and osselets; therefore, a definition is appropriate. Carpitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the carpal joint that may involve the fibrous joint capsule, synovial membrane, associated ligaments, and bones of the carpus... Osselets has been defined as a traumatic arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint. It is more appropriate to restrict the term osselets to describe the thickening associated with synovitis and capsulitis of the fibrous joint capsule at the dorsal aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Ossification can develop as a chronic change. 6, record 6, English, - carpitis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Knee spavin - Bony growth at back of knee on inner side. 7, record 6, English, - carpitis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
"Popped knees" is a layman’s term used to describe enlargement in the front of the carpal joints of a horse. The knees look like they have "popped out." 8, record 6, English, - carpitis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 CONT
The acute form is common in Thoroughbreds in training. Carpitis is usually attributed to concussion from hard training, especially in immature and unfit horses. Injury to the dorsal aspect of the carpus is a common cause, especially in hunters and jumpers. 9, record 6, English, - carpitis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is pain and swelling and there may be exostoses in chronic cases. 5, record 6, English, - carpitis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- carpite
1, record 6, French, carpite
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- arthrite carpienne 2, record 6, French, arthrite%20carpienne
correct, feminine noun
- inflammation des articulations carpiennes 2, record 6, French, inflammation%20des%20articulations%20carpiennes
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du carpe impliquant les os, et/ou la capsule articulaire et/ou les ligaments. 3, record 6, French, - carpite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Environ un tiers des animaux infectés étaient atteints de carpite chronique progressive (genou enflé) et, pour cette raison, il fallait abattre, chaque année, cinq à dix pour cent du cheptel caprin suisse. 4, record 6, French, - carpite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- carpitis
1, record 6, Spanish, carpitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antiinflamatorio: Reduce la inflamación y el dolor en los problemas osteomusculares de los animales domésticos especialmente en el caballo tales como artritis, bursitis, carpitis, periostitis, tendonitis, sinovitis, espondilitis, miositis y en general cualquier traumatismo producido por golpes o caidas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - carpitis
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-04-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- osselets
1, record 7, English, osselets
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- osslets 2, record 7, English, osslets
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Periosteal inflammation on the anterior aspect of the epiphysis of the large metacarpal bone, the proximal end of the first phalanx and the joint capsule of the fetlock. Caused by overtraining of young horses. 2, record 7, English, - osselets
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some confusion exists regarding the terms carpitis and osselets; therefore, a definition is appropriate. Carpitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the carpal joint that may involve the fibrous joint capsule synovial membrane, associated ligaments, and bones of the carpus... Osselets has been defined as a traumatic arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint. It is more appropriate to restrict the term osselets to describe the thickening associated with synovitis and capulitis of the fibrous joint capsule at the dorsal aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Ossification can develop as a chronic change. 3, record 7, English, - osselets
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- arthrite chronique déformante du carpe
1, record 7, French, arthrite%20chronique%20d%C3%A9formante%20du%20carpe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arthrite chronique déformante du carpe est commune chez le cheval mais beaucoup moins chez d'autres animaux [...] Ce sont surtout les gros chevaux de trait et les chevaux de selle qui sont affectés; les sauteurs et les trotteurs, dont les actions entraînent une flexion extrême du carpe sont spécialement prédisposés. [...] Les lésions intéressent principalement le périoste, la capsule articulaire et les ligaments articulaires, où elles apparaissent sous la forme d'enflures diffuses, de consistance osseuse, de l'articulation. 1, record 7, French, - arthrite%20chronique%20d%C3%A9formante%20du%20carpe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- thumb swan-neck deformity
1, record 8, English, thumb%20swan%2Dneck%20deformity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deformity of the thumb occurring in rheumatoid arthritis and characterized by adduction deformity of the metacarpal hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joint and flexion of the distal joint. 2, record 8, English, - thumb%20swan%2Dneck%20deformity
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definition from TUROR, 1984, p. 1054. 3, record 8, English, - thumb%20swan%2Dneck%20deformity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pouce en baïonnette
1, record 8, French, pouce%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pouce adductus 2, record 8, French, pouce%20adductus
correct, masculine noun
- pouce en C 2, record 8, French, pouce%20en%20C
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deuxième variété de déformation du pouce, au cours de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, consistant en une adduction du premier métacarpien. Elle est souvent compensée par une hyperextension de la métacarpophalangienne avec flexion de l'interphalangienne distale. 2, record 8, French, - pouce%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition d'après SEZOS, 1978, page 675a. 3, record 8, French, - pouce%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- deformación en bayoneta
1, record 8, Spanish, deformaci%C3%B3n%20en%20bayoneta
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dropped finger
1, record 9, English, dropped%20finger
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- fingerdrop 2, record 9, English, fingerdrop
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sudden loss of finger extension at the metacarpophalangeal joint,... usually due to rupture of a long extensor tendon at the wrist(e. g. in rheumatoid arthritis). 1, record 9, English, - dropped%20finger
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chute du doigt
1, record 9, French, chute%20du%20doigt
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] flexion métacarpophalangienne avec impossibilité de l'extension active [...] 1, record 9, French, - chute%20du%20doigt
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- dedo caído
1, record 9, Spanish, dedo%20ca%C3%ADdo
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-09-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sesamoid index
1, record 10, English, sesamoid%20index
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The product of the two longest perpendicular diameters of the medial sesamoid bone at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the first digit. The normal product of these two dimensions is a median of 20, with a range of 12 to 29. When this index is greater than 30, it is considered a sign of acromegaly. [From MESRO, 1984, vol. 2, p. 385 and LUSRO, 1978, p. 202. ] 2, record 10, English, - sesamoid%20index
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- index sésamoïdien
1, record 10, French, index%20s%C3%A9samo%C3%AFdien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Index correspondant au produit de la longueur et de la largeur en millimètres de l'os sésamoïde interne de l'articulation métacarpophalangienne du pouce. Sa valeur normale est de 20 mm²; dans l'acromégalie, il est toujours supérieur à 30 mm². [D'après CHEOS, 1981, p .54.] 2, record 10, French, - index%20s%C3%A9samo%C3%AFdien
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-09-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dot-dash appearance
1, record 11, English, dot%2Ddash%20appearance
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- dot-dash pattern 2, record 11, English, dot%2Ddash%20pattern
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The appearance seen in early rheumatoid arthritis, produced by erosions leading to indistinctness and focal loss of continuity of the dorsoradial subchondral bone plate of the metacarpal heads. These erosions are most commonly seen at the second and third metacarpophalangeal joints and third proximal interphalangeal joint, but also occur in bare areas, at the edge of the articular cartilage. [From KERHE, 1985, p. 573 and ARHEU, 1989, p. 731. ] 3, record 11, English, - dot%2Ddash%20appearance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aspect en pointillé
1, record 11, French, aspect%20en%20pointill%C3%A9
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aspect observé surtout à la tête des métacarpiens au stade précoce de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, se traduisant par des érosions minimes de la corticale dont les contours sont flous, avec interruption de la ligne osseuse sous-chondrale qui apparaît en pointillé à la périphérie des cartilages. 1, record 11, French, - aspect%20en%20pointill%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-09-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- thumb boutonnière deformity
1, record 12, English, thumb%20boutonni%C3%A8re%20deformity
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- boutonnière deformity of the thumb 2, record 12, English, boutonni%C3%A8re%20deformity%20of%20the%20thumb
correct
- Z-shaped deformity 2, record 12, English, Z%2Dshaped%20deformity
correct, see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most common deformity of the thumb in rheumatoid arthritis, characterized by flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joint and hyperextension of the interphalangeal joint. [From TUROR, 1984, p. 1054.) 0 3, record 12, English, - thumb%20boutonni%C3%A8re%20deformity
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Z-shaped deformity (of the thumb). 3, record 12, English, - thumb%20boutonni%C3%A8re%20deformity
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- déformation du pouce en Z
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20en%20Z
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- pouce en Z 1, record 12, French, pouce%20en%20Z
correct, feminine noun, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déformation la plus fréquente du pouce au cours de la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, caractérisée par la flexion de la métacarpo-phalangienne et l'hyperextension de l'interphalangienne. [D'après SEZOS, 1978, p. 675.] 2, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20en%20Z
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La déformation du pouce en Z est analogue à la déformation en boutonnière des doigts. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9formation%20du%20pouce%20en%20Z
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-06-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- intrinsic-minus deformity
1, record 13, English, intrinsic%2Dminus%20deformity
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- intrinsic-minus hand 2, record 13, English, intrinsic%2Dminus%20hand
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intrinsic contracture of the hand which corresponds to underaction of the intrinsics as seen in intrinsic paralysis, namely, extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint and flexion at the interphalangeal joints. 2, record 13, English, - intrinsic%2Dminus%20deformity
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of "claw hand". 3, record 13, English, - intrinsic%2Dminus%20deformity
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- griffe intrinsèque
1, record 13, French, griffe%20intrins%C3%A8que
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- main intrinsèque moins 2, record 13, French, main%20intrins%C3%A8que%20moins
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...]rétraction des longs fléchisseurs [de la main] associée à une paralysie des intrinsèques : [...] hyperextension de la métacarpophalangienne et flexion des interphalangiennes. 1, record 13, French, - griffe%20intrins%C3%A8que
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- mano intrínseca-minus
1, record 13, Spanish, mano%20intr%C3%ADnseca%2Dminus
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- garra intrínseca 1, record 13, Spanish, garra%20intr%C3%ADnseca
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-06-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- trigger thumb
1, record 14, English, trigger%20thumb
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition in which the thumb is arrested in a flexed position near the beginning of attempted extension and then suddenly released. It results from interference with the movement of the tendon within its sheath [at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint]. 1, record 14, English, - trigger%20thumb
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pouce à ressort
1, record 14, French, pouce%20%C3%A0%20ressort
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- pouce à ressaut 2, record 14, French, pouce%20%C3%A0%20ressaut
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État pathologique caractérisé par une détente brusque du pouce lors d'un mouvement d'extension, liée à l'existence d'un nodule tendineux qui vient buter sur l'orifice d'entrée de la gaine des fléchisseurs et provoque un ressaut lors de franchissement de cet obstacle. 1, record 14, French, - pouce%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- pulgar en resorte
1, record 14, Spanish, pulgar%20en%20resorte
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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