McDonough A L
Phys Ther. 1982 Jun;62(6):835-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/62.6.835.
Physical therapists evaluate and treat patients who simultaneously may be receiving corticosteroid compounds to reduce inflammation and pain associated with certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Both beneficial and deleterious effects of corticosteroids on articular cartilage have been reported. Physical therapists and others treating joints with pathological conditions should understand these effects and use this knowledge to establish and modify therapeutic management programs for patients with joint dysfunction. A review of the literature is presented.
物理治疗师评估和治疗的患者可能同时正在接受皮质类固醇化合物治疗，以减轻与某些疾病（如类风湿性关节炎和骨关节炎）相关的炎症和疼痛。皮质类固醇对关节软骨的有益和有害作用均有报道。物理治疗师和其他治疗关节疾病的人员应了解这些作用，并利用这些知识为关节功能障碍患者制定和修改治疗管理方案。本文对相关文献进行了综述。
