Hudson N P, Whisler R L
Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.
Compr Ther. 1988 Oct;14(10):51-6.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is, of necessity, highly individualized and thus invites the full application of the art of medicine. Patient education, physical therapy, NSAIDs, DMARDs, and surgical therapy all potentially play a role in the management of this syndrome. Careful and repeated assessment of signs and symptoms will identify patients who are likely to benefit from the wide array of helpful but imperfect drugs currently in use. The availability of increasingly effective therapy means that early referral and treatment are more important than ever in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
类风湿关节炎的治疗必然是高度个体化的，因此需要充分运用医学技艺。患者教育、物理治疗、非甾体抗炎药、改善病情抗风湿药及手术治疗在该综合征的管理中都可能发挥作用。对体征和症状进行仔细且反复的评估，将识别出可能从目前使用的众多虽有帮助但并不完美的药物中获益的患者。越来越有效的治疗方法的出现意味着，在类风湿关节炎的治疗中，早期转诊和治疗比以往任何时候都更为重要。
