| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5887875 | Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The use of biologic drugs did not reduce the need for joint replacement surgery in patients with a similar on-medication disease activity. Despite possibly lower rate of revisions among biologic users, the durability of prostheses was not improved.
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Authors
Kalle J. MSc (pharm), PhD, Liisa M. MSc (pharm), PhD, Esa MD, PhD, Tuulikki MD, PhD, Yrjö T. MD, PhD, Ritva MD, PhD, Riitta MD, Timo MD, PhD, Saara MD, Pirkko MD, Marja PhD, Dan C. MD, PhD,