Globally, rates of surgery for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are declining due to advances
in medical therapy and the early initiation of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agents.
However, for many elderly RA patients, aggressive immunosuppressive agents are difficult
to tolerate due to the frequency of comorbid conditions and the risk profile of these
medications. For these patients, surgery remains an important treatment option to
alleviate joint pain and deformity. Yet, the epidemiology of upper limb surgical reconstruction
for RA among older individuals with RA is not known.
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Clinical Paper Session 06: Arthritis
Friday, September 19, 2014 • 11:25–11:32 AM
Category: Treatment, Surgical Technique, Historical Information, Prognosis/Outcomes
Keyword: Hand and Wrist, Elbow and Forearm, Shoulder and Arm, Diseases and Disorders
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