Course of Grip Force Impairment in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Over the First Five Years After Diagnosis

ConclusionGrip strength improved in early RA patients, particularly during the first year. However, it was still significantly impaired 5 years after diagnosis, even among those with limited self‐reported disability and those in clinical remission. This suggests that further efforts to improve hand function are important in early RA.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - March 11, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Maria Rydholm, Christina Book, Ingegerd Wikstr öm, Lennart Jacobsson, Carl Turesson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research