Acta Reumatol Port
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To evaluate the effect of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on strength, dexterity, coordination and functional status of the hand and to determine the relation with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. ⋯ This study showed that RA has significant negative impact on hand function and dexterity and the parameters used in the evaluation of hand function are mainly associated with tenosynovitis scores. Since tenosynovitis is a common pathology in RA, MRI can be used as a supportive method in early diagnosis of tenosynovitis and may be useful in identification of patients requiring aggressive treatment.