Early a normal exam and subthe swelling in the McPs, or MTTs
The mcp or MTP squeeze signs create dramatic Pain
3. Joint enlargement due to synovial thickening
4 Loss of joint mobility
5 Deformity ulnar deviation subluxation, hammer toes,and so forth
(1) The earliest findings in RA may be so subtle or so evanescent(depending on the time of day) as to escape detection by eaminer Q As the oondition advances swelling appears Squeezing the MCPs or MT's Hogether from side to side is a useful, quick screening sign for hand and foot involvement B) otherwise individual joints