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Jaccoud syndrome
(zhah-kooŽ)
chronic arthritis occurring after rheumatic fever, usually after repeated attacks, and characterized by fibrous changes in
the joint capsules and tendons, leading to deformities that may resemble rheumatoid arthritis (especially ulnar deviation
of fingers); the joints may be painful and rheumatic nodules are often present, but erosion of bone does not take place. Called
also Jaccoud arthritis.
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