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Immobilization of the knee joint in rheumatoid arthritis
Harris R, Copp EP
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 1962 Dec;21(4):353-359
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

SUMMARY: Eighteen patients with definite rheumatoid arthritis and symmetrically involved knee joints showing active disease, were treated in plaster splints. One knee of each pair was immobilized completely for 4 weeks, and the plaster on the other knee was split after 3 days so that daily assisted movements could be performed. The range of movement of the joints was assessed periodically for a further 4 weeks. There was no significant difference between the mobility of the two knees at the end of the trial period. Both techniques thus appear to be equally satisfactory and equally safe.
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