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Preliminary Study on Acupuncture Combined with Grain-sized Moxibustion for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with Finger Joint Pain
Published on: May 16, 2025
Cervical spondylosis, stenosis, and rheumatoid arthritis
Matthew McDonnell1, Phillip Lucas
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, USA. matthew_mcdonnell@brown.edu
Abstract:
The majority of patients with rheumatoid arthritis involving the cervical spine can be managed non-operatively. These patients should be monitored closely by the treating physician for the development of neurologic symptoms or subluxation on radiographs. Non-surgical treatment in the majority of patients has a definite role. Several studies now suggest early surgical intervention in patients with progressive instability and neurologic deficit is indicated to prevent significant morbidity and mortality in these patients.
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