Term
Definition of
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Definition
| A symmetric, erosive, seropositive, chronic polyartrhritis which leads to destruction of the articular cartilage and periarticula bone |
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Term
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Definition
- Ritchie Articular Index (RAI)
- Disease Activity Score (DAS)
- Disease Activity Score - 28 (DAS-28)
- EULAR activity index
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Index (RADAI)
- Radiological Destruction
- Larsen-score
- Van de Heijde Modified Sharp Score
- Ratingen Scale
- Health Assessment Questionaire (HAQ)
- Quality of life: SF-36
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Term
PHARAMCOTHERAPY
OF RHEUMATOID
ARTHRITIS
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Definition
- NSAID's (e.g. Diclofenac, Ibuprofen)
- Painkillers (e.g. aspirin, paracetamol, algopyrin)
- Glycocorticoids (e.g. Prednisone, Hydrocortisone)
- Disease Modifying Drugs for Arthritis - DMARDS (e.g. Methotrexate, Cyclosporine-A)
- Biological therapies (Anti-TNFα, STNFaR, β-cell inhibitors)
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Term
Physiotherapy of
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
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Definition
- RICE
- rest, protection-immobilize (bed rest, splints)
- ice-cold packs,frozen peas etc max 15 min
- compression-bandage,tape in necessary (knee, ankle, elbow, wrist)
- Elevation
- Gentle Isometric Exercises
- Passice/Active-assisted ROM with pain limits
- Breathing Exercises
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Term
Physiotherapy of
Rheumatoid
Arthritis
(continued)
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Definition
5. Vascular exercises - ankle pumps
6. prevent deformity and protect joint structures (supportive or assistive equipment, cane, crutches)
7. Patient education
8. Gentle traction, oscillation can help in hip, knee, back |
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