The association between C-reactive protein and the likelihood of progression to joint replacement in people with rheumatoid arthritis: a retrospective observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study sought to evaluate the association between systemic inflammation as measured by C-reactive protein and total joint replacement and the association between change in CRP status (low, ≤ 10 mg/L and high, >10 mg/L) measure...

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Main Authors: Reynolds Alan, Conway Pete, Poole Chris D, Currie Craig J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/146