Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medical and Surgical Management
The article reviews the first line treatment, the second line treatment, the new drugs and the surgical procedures for rheumatoid arthritis.
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to provide the reader
with a brief overview of current treatment modalities of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
in general practice.
Editor's comments:
Extra
articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis may cause permanent disability
in many instances. Currently, there is no cure for this autoimmune disease,
therefore; rheumatologists and general practitioners familiarize themselves
with the new treatment modalities that can assist in controlling symptoms of
this complex disease.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
The clinical manifestations of Rheumatoid arthritis
- The type of drugs to be considered in the first and second line of treatment of RA
- The newer treatment modalities for RA
- The treatment goals for each treatment line
- The indications for and the type of surgical treatment for RA.
Instructions for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
- The pass grade is 70%;
- You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
- Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.
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