Rheumatoid arthritis Flashcards
This young woman has had painful, stiff fingers.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Topics covered include;
History
Symptoms
Disability and handicap
Drugs
Systemic effects of disease and treatment
Examination
Observe hands (sleeves rolled beyond elbow)
Assess disease activity
Assess function
Treatment effects
Systemic manifestations of RA
Discussion
Investigations
Diagnosis: 4/7 of American College of Rheumatology criteria
Treatment
This young woman has had painful, stiff fingers.
