Disorders of the musculoskeletal system affect people of all ages. This book considers the causes, consequences and management of these diverse disorders in the context of working life. They are…
Abstract While most rheumatology practices are characterized by strong commitment to quality of care and continuous improvement to limit disability and optimize quality of life for patients and their families,…
Abstract Review of the evidence on patient-centred care (PCC) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) shows that involving the patient as an individual – with unique needs, concerns and preferences – has…
Abstract Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) continue to undergo arthroplasty to relieve pain and restore lost function caused by joint damage, despite improvements in disease-modifying therapy. The widespread use of…
Abstract Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are predisposed to systemic bone loss, and they are at an increased risk of fractures. Although there are similarities in the patient demographics between rheumatoid…
Abstract As more patients with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) achieve remission or low disease activity, strategies such as tapering and withdrawal of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are being investigated. In…
Abstract That individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have, on average, higher rates of events related to atherosclerotic vascular disease is now well documented and accepted. However, optimal ways to identify…
Abstract Fertility is impaired in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is related to disease activity and the use of certain medication. During pregnancy, disease activity usually improves, but…
Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity often remains difficult to define and to quantify. As a result, numerous techniques to estimate clinical activity have been developed and are in clinical…
Abstract Established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic state with more or less joint damage and inflammation, which persists after a phase of early arthritis. Autoimmunity is the main determinant…
