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Treatment

The effective management of RA requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Input may well be needed from Rheumatologists, Orthopaedic surgeons, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists.

In severe RA, where there is likely to be considerable disability, many if not all members of the multidisciplinary team are likely to be involved.

There are 3 main types of treatment.