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    ACR/EULAR 2010 Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria

    Diagnoses rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with undifferentiated inflammatory synovitis.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Use in patients who have at least one swollen joint and no better explanation for synovitis.

    When to Use

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    1 large joint
    0
    2-10 large joints
    +1
    1-3 small joints (with or without involvement of large joints)
    +2
    4-10 small joints (with or without involvement of large joints)
    +3
    >10 joints (at least 1 small joint)
    +5
    Negative rheumatoid factor and negative anti-citrullinated protein antibody
    0
    Low-positive rheumatoid factor or low-positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody
    +2
    High-positive rheumatoid factor or high-positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody
    +3
    Normal CRP and normal ESR
    0
    Abnormal CRP or abnormal ESR
    +1
    <6 weeks
    0
    ≥6 weeks
    +1

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    Creator Insights
    Dr. Daniel Aletaha

    About the Creator

    Daniel Aletaha, MD, is an associate professor and consultant physician in the division of rheumatology at the Medical University in Vienna, Austria. His research focuses on clinical and translational science in inflammatory rheumatic disease.

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