Inflammation as a target for treatment in hand osteoarthritis

Author(s):
Kroon, F.P.B.
Published
2020
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis describes research done in the field of hand osteoarthritis, and had the following three aims:

1) To evaluate the current state of treatment options in hand osteoarthritis;

2) To investigate the role of inflammation as a treatment target in hand osteoarthritis; and

3) To facilitate development of new treatment options by improving outcome measurement in hand osteoarthritis.

Hand osteoarthritisRheumatologyOutcome measurement
Defense date
2020-11-03
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Kloppenburg M., Rosendaal F.R.
Committee member(s)
Huizinga, T.W.J.; Bloem, J.L.; Cannegieter, S.C.; Boers, M.; Boonen, A.E.R.C.H.; Lems, W.F.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/138081
ISBN(s)
9789464022797

Funding

Sponsorship
Printing of this thesis was financially supported by Chipsoft, Pfizer, UCB Pharma and Zuyderland Medisch Centrum, which is gratefully acknowledged.