Hand functions in systemic lupus erythematosus: a comparative study with rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy subjects

Balan Yentur S., TUNA Z., METE O., GÖKKURT A., TORE N. G., Kucuk H., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.48, no.4, pp.840-844, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1803-183
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.840-844
  • Keywords: Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, hand functions, CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA, VALIDITY, QUESTIONNAIRE, RELIABILITY, PERFORMANCE, ARTHROPATHY, SHOULDER, ARM
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently affects the small joints of the hand and may result in difficulty in activities of daily living. There are very few studies evaluating the problems encountered in the hands in patients with SLE. The aim of this study is to evaluate hand functions in patients with SLE and compare them with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and healthy subjects.