Are we overlooking osteoarthritis? – A comparative study of pain, function and quality of life in patiens with hand osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is frequently regarded by patients and health care providers as a normal consequence of ageing and a minor condition. In contrast, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a pathological condition that usually requires prolonged treatment and regular Rheumatology follow-up. Pain and physical...

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Main Authors: Diogo Esperança Almeida, Emanuel Costa, Francisca Guimarães, Soraia Azevedo, Joana Rodrigues, Joana Leite Silva, Daniela Santos Faria, Daniela Peixoto, Filipa Teixeira, José Tavares Costa, Carmo Afonso, Joana Sousa Neves, Ana Roxo Ribeiro, Marcos Cerqueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2020-07-01
Series:Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.actareumatologica.pt/files/article/1324_are_we_overlooking_osteoarthritis_a_comparative_study_of_pain_function_and_quality_of_life_in_patiens_with_hand_osteoarthritis_and_rheumatoid_arthritis_file.pdf