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