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Prevalence and clinical features of psoriatic arthritis and joint complaints in 2009 patients with psoriasis: results of a German national survey
Author(s) -
Radtke MA,
Reich K,
Blome C,
Rustenbach S,
Augustin M
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03159.x
Subject(s) - medicine , psoriatic arthritis , psoriasis , arthritis , joint pain , dermatology , quality of life (healthcare) , outpatient clinic , physical therapy , surgery , nursing
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory disorder characterized by the association of arthritis with psoriasis. Patients with PsA may have a heterogeneous and variable clinical course. Evidence that affected patients can have significant radiographic joint damage, functional impairment, reduced quality of life and long-term work disability is increasing.