Orthopedic Surgery among Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population ‐based study to Identify Risk factors, Sex differences, and Time trends

ConclusionIn recent years, there has been a significant decline in rates of SJS but not LJS in patients with RA. The incidence of SJS is higher among women. Traditional RA risk factors are strong predictors for SJS and LJS. Increasing age and obesity are predictive of LJS.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research