Orthopedic Surgery Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Population‐Based Study to Identify Risk Factors, Sex Differences, and Time Trends

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the rates of SJS but not LJS in patients with RA. The incidence of SJS is higher among women. Traditional RA risk factors are strong predictors for SJS and LJS. Increasing age and obesity are predictive of LJS.