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The goals of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis include:
- Pain relief
- Maintaining the greatest possible mobility and function
- Decreasing joint deformity
- Improving quality of life
Treatment involves the following:
References:
Arthritis Foundationwebsite. Available at: http://www.arthritis.org/ .
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseaseswebsite. Available at: http://www.niams.nih.gov/ .
Cecil Textbook of Medicine . 21st ed. W.B. Saunders Company; 2000.
Conns Current Therapy . 54th ed. W.B. Saunders Company; 2002.
Last reviewed February 2007 by Robert E. Leach, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
