Rudolph R I, Leyden J J
Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul;112(7):995-7.
When linear scleroderma traverses several joints, severe and mutilating deformities and contractures, with loss of limb function, can result. Drugs and surgical procedures are usually of little benefit in ameliorating the deformities. Physiatrics on the other hand, is a readily available modality than can restore much useful function and reverse the contractures and is probably the most effective means of treating patients with deforming linear scleroderma. This type of therapy should be instituted at the inception of the disease process so that the development and progression of any contraction can be minimized or prevented.
当线状硬皮病累及多个关节时，可导致严重的致残性畸形和挛缩，肢体功能丧失。药物和外科手术在改善畸形方面通常收效甚微。另一方面，物理治疗是一种容易获得的治疗方式，它可以恢复很多有用的功能并逆转挛缩，可能是治疗伴有畸形的线状硬皮病患者最有效的方法。这种治疗应在疾病过程开始时就启动，以便将任何挛缩的发生和进展降至最低或预防。
