Foot and Ankle Problems in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2019: Still an Important Issue.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To study the prevalence of foot pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and whether including a 12-joint foot count in addition to the 28-joint count (from the Disease Activity Score 28 [DAS28]) improved detection of foot or ankle pain. In addition, the association between the self-reported foot and ankle score (SEFAS), patient-reported function, and disease-specific factors was studied.

Methods

Physician-reported data (swollen/tender 12-joint foot count, DAS28, and medication) and patient-reported data (foot/ankle pain, physical function, global health, and SEFAS) were assessed during a clinical visit. Data were analyzed with t test, χ² tests, and regression analysis.

Results

A total of 320 patients with RA were included (mean age 63 year

SUBMITTER: Simonsen MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8207681 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature