Rheumatoid arthritis ppt measured

The smallest detectable difference between consecutive measurements was calculated by the 95% limits of agreement method. PPT was measured with an algometer on the forehead and laterally and posteriorly over the TMJ before the treatment as well as after 2 and 22 weeks. Methods: 11 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and involvement of the TMJ were included in the study. Objectives: To investigate pressure pain thresholds in the facial area of rheumatoid arthritis patients before and during the first 22 weeks of treatment with methotrexate and infliximab. Understand how labs and imaging studies are used to make a diagnosis of RA.