Rheumatology international
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To carry out a cross-sectional study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for hand disability, articular damage and to define their relation with demographic, laboratory and clinical parameters. ⋯ Our data suggest that grip strength and pinch measurements seem to be the most related variables with hand disability and articular damage. Therefore, grip strength and pinch measurement should be included in the evaluation and follow-up of the patients with RA in hand rehabilitation units.