Factors Affecting Hand Dysfunction in Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Correlation With Quality of Life

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The aims of the research are: * To predict factors affecting hand dysfunction in patient with rheumatoid arthritis * To study the effect of hand dysfunction on quality of life in patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic autoimmune systemic inflammatory arthritis, associated with considerable impairments of Quality of life . Hand is the principle means by which an individual interacts with people and objects in the external environment .Many factors affect hand function in addition to arthritis ,. Many RA patients suffer from an increased loss of muscle mass with a significant impact on these patients' quality of life , and also Distal sensory, mixed sensorimotor, mononeuritis multiplex and entrapment neuropathy are the most commonly reported types of neuropathy in RA .So assessment of factors causing hand dysfunction can provide us a quick and early insight on the debilitating effects of RA on functioning and disability.Thus Early intervention can then be initiated which will help limit joint damage and thereby improve functional outcomes.

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