Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This is a systemic disease. There are many joints that are affected in this disease. The joint pain can travel from one joint to another. If there is pain only, then analgesics will help to relieve the pain. Some patients can have associated loss of function and associated deformities. This has to be treated with appropriate Physiotherapy.

Medical Treatment:
Analgesics

Physiotherapy:
Warmth to joint
Prevention of deformities.

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