Daniela Tanasie, Liliana CaTAn, Daniel Popa, Simona HaTegan, Elena AmARICAi<br>Elaborate Ways for Approaching Autoimmune Rheumatoid Arthritis

Daniela Tanasie, Liliana CaTAn, Daniel Popa, Simona HaTegan, Elena AmARICAi
Elaborate Ways for Approaching Autoimmune Rheumatoid Arthritis

Abstract:

Temporomandibular joint can be a site in course of the autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Its involvement causes both specific oral disorders and overall limitation of functioning. The objective of our study was to assess the overall functioning of patients diagnosed with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases and temporomandibular joint arthritis. Another objective was to point out the importance of rehabilitation treatment in the management of these patients. We followed up 34 patients (18 women and 16 men) suffering fromtemporomandibular joint arthritis developed in the course of an autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease. 10 patients had rheumatoid arthritis; 18 patients hadankylosing spondylitis; 4 patients had psoriatic arthritis and 2 patients had systemic lupus erythematosus. The patients were divided into two homogenous groups that underwent a differentiated treatment (medication or medication and rehabilitation). They were assessed and followed during 26 weeks. In the rehabilitation group we noticed a significant decrease of pain in the temporomandibular joint, an important improvement of muscle strength of the affected site, as well as an increase of quality of life. The physical therapy and exercise added to medical treatment play a considerable part in the recovery of overall functioning of patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases and temporomandibular disorders. Key words: temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis, inflammatory rheumatism, physiotherapy, rehabilitation

Issue: 2016, Volume 67, Issue 5

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