Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is rheumatoid arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a relatively common disease of the joints. In rheumatoid arthritis, the membranes or tissues (synovial membranes) lining the joints become inflamed (synovitis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis - SurgerySurgical treatment in rheumatoid arthritis is used to relieve severe pain and to improve function of severely deformed joints that do not respond to medication and physical therapy. Total joint replacement (arthroplasty) can be done for many different joints i
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Other TreatmentOther types of treatment that may help you control some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include:Physical therapy, to improve joint function. Physical therapy includes exercise, hot and cold therapy, and massage. Spa therapy, such as whirlpools or heate
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Other Places To Get HelpBookThe Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self - Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and FibromyalgiaAuthor/Editor: K. Lorig, RN, DPHJ.F. Fries, MDPublisher: Addison - Wesley Publishing CompanyPublication Date: 1995 The Arthritis Helpbook has been used by
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - ReferencesCitationsHarris ED Jr (2001). Clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis. In S Ruddy et al., eds., Kelleys Textbook of Rheumatology, 6th ed., vol. 2, pp. 967¨C1022. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.Harrison MJ (2003). Young women with chronic disease: A female perspe
Rheumatoid Arthritis - CreditsAuthorKerry V. CookeEditorKathleen M. Ariss, MSAssociate EditorMichele CronenAssociate EditorTracy LandauerPrimary Medical ReviewerRen¨¦e M. Crichlow, MD - Family MedicinePrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerStan
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