Getting a Grip on RA Hand Function

January 15, 2019

Researchers identify influential factors on hand function in rheumatoid arthritis.

Researchers found that grip strength, disease activity, and pain intensity are the most influential factors on hand function in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).¹ Scroll through the slides for the details of the study and the take-home points for clinicians.

RA, rheumatoid arthritis.

RA, rheumatoid arthritis; RCT, randomized controlled trial.

The authors assessed the methodological quality of the studies.

CRP, C-reactive protein.

Relationship of other factors to hand function was not consistent.

ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; RA, rheumatoid arthritis.

RA, rheumatoid arthritis.

Reference

1. Arab Alkabeya H, Hughes AM, Adams J. Factors associated with hand and upper arm functional disability in people with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Arthritis Care Res. 2018 Oct 15. doi: 10.1002/acr.23784. [Epub ahead of print]