Turk J Med Sci
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Comparative Study
Hand functions in systemic lupus erythematosus: a comparative study with rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy subjects.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently affects the small joints of the hand and may result in difficulty in activities of daily living. There are very few studies evaluating the problems encountered in the hands in patients with SLE. The aim of this study is to evaluate hand functions in patients with SLE and compare them with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and healthy subjects. ⋯ Similar to patients with RA, hand functions are significantly impaired in patients with SLE in daily activities.