Neuropathic Pain Symptoms in Arthritis

Comparison of Neuropathic Pain Symptoms in Hand Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

It was aimed to compare neuropathic pain symptoms in hand osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The patients with hand osteoarthritis or neuropathic complaints accompanying rheumatoid arthritis who applied to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of our hospital will be included. In both patient groups, the duration, character and treatments of their complaints will be compared. Neuropathic pain will be evaluated with the Visual Analog Score (VAS), Dolor Neuropathic 4 Questions (DN-4) and Pain Detect pain questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presence of Hand Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Presence of neuropathic complaints

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of hand injury, peripheral nerve injury, fracture, and hand operation in the last 3 months
• Do not want to participate in the study