An
Evaluation of Function in Comparison to Features of Disease Activity and
Damage in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
An evaluation of function
in comparison to features of disease activity and damage in patients with
Psoriatic Arthritis: In our Clinic we assess the patients in a systematic
way with regards to their arthritis and psoriasis, and we measure the extent
of damage by recording the deformities and the radiological damage. We
feel it is important to relate these assessments to the patients function.
There are now specific questionnaires designed to assess upper extremity
function, and there are functional assessments performed by the physiotherapist
and occupational therapist. In addition to relating our clinical observations
to the outcomes most relevant to the patients, we hope that we shall then
be able to develop more appropriate therapeutic modalities to improve function.
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