Retrospective Evaluation of the Radiographic Efficacy of Conventional and Biologic Treatment

A Retrospective Evaluation of the Radiographic Efficacy of Different Conventional Systemic Therapies and Biologics in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Routine Practice.

This study involves review and analysis of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who where treated with either conventional DMARDs (Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs) or Biologics and have two existing, consecutive radiographs (x-ray images) of hand and feet taken as part of routine treatment monitoring within a time interval of 12 to 36 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Secure diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
• Older than 18 years
• Two consecutive plain radiographs of the hands and feet with a time interval of 12 to 36 months are available. The radiographs are recorded 2003 or later and are in accordance with a defined X-ray protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients who receive Anakinra, Rituximab or Abatacept