For the surgical approach arthroscopic and open procedures have been described, which are currently controversially discussed with respect to the complication and recurrence rates. Adjuvant interventional therapy forms, such as radiosynoviorthesis are recommended to reduce the recurrence rate.

Insufficiency fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis are a typical finding after several years of the disease. They are directly related to the disease and medication and can usually be successfully treated conservatively.

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