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Services of the Early Arthritis Clinic
- Consultative services to provide early diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory arthritides including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
- State-of-the-art diagnostic modalities including musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Comprehensive osteoporosis prevention/treatment program consultative and treatment expertise as well as on-site bone density scaning
- Patient education and community resource counseling
Goals of the Early Arthritis Clinic
- Facilitate contact between a patient with inflammatory arthritis and a rhematologist during the first three months of symptoms
- Start patients with inflammatory arthritis on treatment as early as possible
Quick Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that cause joint inflammation
- RA is progressive and results in joint destruction and functional disability, especially if untreated
- It is associated with substantial economic costs
- Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent joint damage and decrease disability
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