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The effect of rheumatoid arthritis on upper extremity functions: A kinematic perspective.

Elif Gür KabulFatma UnverAhmet AlptekinHalil KorkmazBilge Basakci CalikMurat TaşçıVeli Çobankara
Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2022)
Compared to healthy individuals, individuals with RA have slower motion, more elbow flexion, less hand grip strength, circular pattern in hand, rotation in arm and hand. Increased disability may result in greater load on elbow flexion.
Keyphrases
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • disease activity
  • interstitial lung disease
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis