Multidisciplinary teams for psoriatic arthritis: on aims and approaches.

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  • J D Cañete
  • L Puig
چکیده

Early diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are critical for achieving optimal control of the disease and preventing progression to joint destruction, functional disability, and reduced quality-of-life. The comorbidities associated with PsA, such as depression and cardiovascular events, should also be prevented, detected, and treated. These are realistic objectives because we now have a better understanding of the disease, sensitive imaging techniques, such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and effective treatments for all the manifestations of PsA. As skin disease usually precedes joint disease in this setting and about 30% of psoriasis patients will develop PsA, regular follow-up assessments are essential to ensure early detection of arthritis. This is a challenge that can only be met by co-management of these patients by dermatologists and rheumatologists. Collaboration between a dermatologist and a rheumatologist makes possible more complete assessment of the overall cutaneous and musculoskeletal involvement and consequently leads to a more comprehensive therapeutic approach. Although different models of collaboration between the 2 specialties are possible and these will always be determined by the needs and unique circumstances of each center, we

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Actas dermo-sifiliograficas

دوره 105 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014