Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is systemic diseases which affects several systems of the body. One of its main systemic effects is arthropathy. Patients with systemic Lupus Erythematosus has a non erosive type of arthropathy. The effects of the disease on the joint can present in various ways. Jaccoud's arthropathy is one such type of presentation.
Jaccoud's arthropathy is a type of deforming arthropathy. The deformities in Jacccoud's arthropathy includes ulnar deviation of second to fifth fingers and subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint. Toes can also have the same kind of deformity. These deformities are mainly due to laxity of the capsule. Even though the deformity is chronic, it can be reversed.
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