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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 2, 1973 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Evaluation Of Digital Joint Circumference Measurements In Rheumatoid Arthritis

John Webb From The Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, and The University Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland
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W. Wilson Downie From The Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, and The University Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland
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W. Carson Dick From The Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, and The University Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland
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Peter Lee From The Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, and The University Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland
Pages 127-131 | Received 01 Aug 1972, Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Measurement of digital joint circumference by using a plastic spring gauge has been carefully evaluated in rheumatoid patients. There is very small Ultra-observer but large inter-observer variation. A diurnal change in joint size could not be confirmed. Provided that joints affected by soft tissue swelling are used, the measure is a useful Index of the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs.

John Webb Centre for Rheumatic Diseases 35 Baird Street Glasgow, G. 40 EH Scotland

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