Pediatric rehabilitation. 5. Joint and connective tissue diseases

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1989 May;70(5-S):S179-82. doi: 10.1016/0003-9993(89)90026-9.

Abstract

This self-directed learning module presents pertinent information about rehabilitation management of specific joint and connective tissue diseases affecting children. This section highlights juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme disease, rheumatic fever, hemophilia, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other forms of arthritis. It is a section of the chapter of pediatric rehabilitation for the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program Study Guide for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / rehabilitation*