| Symptoms
& History
Physical
Findings
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& Think
Lab
and X-Ray
Differential
Diagnosis
The
Disease
Treatment
Conclusions
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Therapy
for RA is multifaceted, but has five aims.
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Relieve pain
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Suppress inflammation
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Avoid complications
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Preserve or restore function
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Maintain lifestyle
How do you help the patient
accomplish these goals?
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Educational program for the
patient.
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Develop tailored program of
rest and exercise.
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Judicious use of resting splints
to
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reduce deformities
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enhance muscle tone and strength
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preserve and improve function
Medications
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