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  • Rheumatology
  • Pulmonology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem autoimmune disease impacting skin, lungs, and muscles.
  • Hand function disability is a primary limitation in daily activities for SSc patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between physical function and handgrip strength in SSc patients.
  • To evaluate the relationship between physical function and pulmonary function in SSc patients.
  • To assess the correlation between handgrip strength and pulmonary function in SSc.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 28 SSc patients.
  • Isometric handgrip strength (IHGS) and pulmonary function tests were conducted.
  • Physical function was assessed using the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI).

Main Results:

  • HAQ-DI scores showed a significant inverse correlation with IHGS (rs = -0.599, P = 0.001).
  • Physical disability was also associated with pulmonary function, notably diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLco; rs = -0.642, P = 0.0004).

Conclusions:

  • Physical disability in SSc is significantly associated with both handgrip strength and pulmonary function.
  • No direct relationship was found between handgrip strength and pulmonary function in this SSc cohort.