EULAR Recommends Against Treating Hand OA With Conventional, Biologic DMARDs

[...]in recent years, hand OA has attracted more attention, and new data have become available on several pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, including but not limited to: self-management, application of thumb base orthoses, topical [NSAIDs] oral corticosteroids, various intra-articu...

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Published inHealio Rheumatology pp. 54 - 55
Main Authors Laday, Jason, Laster, Andrew J
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thorofare SLACK INCORPORATED 01.11.2018
Subjects
Arthritis
Disclosure
Fingers & toes
Literature reviews
Patients
Task forces
Netherlands
United States > US
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Summary:[...]in recent years, hand OA has attracted more attention, and new data have become available on several pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments, including but not limited to: self-management, application of thumb base orthoses, topical [NSAIDs] oral corticosteroids, various intra-articular therapies and treatment with conventional synthetic and biological [DMARDs] for example, hydroxychloroquine and [TNF] inhibitors." [...]the task force deleted an item from the 2007 recommendations concerning the use of heat and ultrasound. The task force's five overarching principles for the management of hand OA are: * The primary goal of treatment is to control symptoms and optimize hand function, as well as to increase activity and quality of life. * Providers should provide all patients with information regarding the nature and course of hand OA, as well as education on self-management and treatment options.
ISSN:2380-6818
2380-6834