Neurologic complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Neurologic complications are common extraarticular manifestations of RA, involving both the peripheral and central nervous systems. Because RA patients suffer from pain, stiffness, and weakness, the detection of neurologic impairment is often difficult. Thus, close vigilance and thoughtful use of various diagnostic methods will help in the early diagnosis of cervical spine involvement, compression neuropathies, peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, and central nervous system involvement. Prompt and timely interventions may prevent permanent neurologic sequelae.

publication date

  • November 1, 1993

Research

keywords

  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  • Nervous System Diseases

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0027373011

PubMed ID

  • 8265831

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 19

issue

  • 4