Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation and pain on physical examination, which leads to joint destruction, limitation of movement, functionality, quality of life and increased risk of death. To determine activity or monitor rheumatoid arthritis, a physical examination of the joints is required, which is evaluated by examining each joint. However, joint exploration is not standardized and its technique is variable and not very reproducible. Furthermore, there is disagreement among the joint examiners.
Publisher
Pan American League of Associations of Rheumatology (PANLAR)