抄録
The results of multiple joint replacement performed in 20 rheumatoid patients, 2 males and 18 females, are reported. The patients were followed up for an average of 54 months. Walking ability, as evaluated by the Jergesen method, improved in 6 and worsened in 14. The factors causing the poor results were the involvement of cervical myelopathy, mutilancetype RA, and low walking ability prior to the surgery. The relief of pain and the maintenance of the walking ability should be the goals of multiple joint replacement for severely handicapped rheumatoid patients.
