Manifestations of inflammatory rheumatic diseases on the musculoskeletal system and their surgical treatment

Rheumatic diseases are among the most widespread human diseases. They occur in up to 30% of the population, for 3% they mean permanent disability.

Rheumatology surgery

 * The operation often ends in failure, the cooperation of an orthopedist, a rheumatologist and a rehabilitation worker is necessary;
 * the primary task is the prevention of deformities - synovectomy;
 * other tasks:
 * to correct created deformities (arthroplasties, arthrodesis, alloplasty),
 * restore lost joint functions, relieve pain;
 * wound healing (vasculitis) is often poor;
 * poor access to intubation in spinal disorders is often negative for surgery;
 * worse course of infections;
 * a long-term operational plan is being developed - operating on individual joints (in stages).