inflamed joint counts

It also recommends the use of clinical monitoring with the use of inflamed joint counts, such as the activity index of 28 joints «Disease activity score DAS28», use of questionnaires of functional capacity such as the health self-assessment questionnaire HAQ and inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, every 1 to 3 months.

It also recommends the use of imaging techniques for monitoring joint damage, every 6 months or annually Flekosteel. It also suggests making adjustments with more powerful therapies if satisfactory control of inflammation or damage has not been achieved.