Clinical audit of foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated at Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>At diagnosis, 16% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may have foot joint involvement, increasing to 90% as disease duration increases. This can lead to joint instability, difficulties in walking and limitation in functional abilit...

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Main Authors: Dalbeth Nicola, Gow Peter J, Rome Keith, Chapman Jonathan M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/2/1/16