Pain in rheumatoid arthritis: a critical review

• Main Authors: P. Sarzi-Puttini (Author), F. Salaffi (Author), M. Di Franco (Author), L. Bazzichi (Author), G. Cassisi (Author), R. Casale (Author), M. Cazzola (Author), S. Stisi (Author), M. Battellino (Author), F. Atzeni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are frequently afflicted by pain, which may be caused by joint inflammation (leading to structural joint damage) or secondary osteoarthritis, and may be increased by central sensitisation. Non-inflammatory pain may also confuse the assessment of disease activi...