Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Hand Clin. 2025 Feb;41(1):47-55. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2024.07.005. Epub 2024 Oct 16.

Abstract

This review outlines the natural history, diagnosis, and management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis involving the hand and wrist. The discussion of management considers both nonoperative and surgical management to preserve functionality and mitigate long-term articular damage in children and adolescents. The review describes the current literature and identifies areas for further study.

Keywords: Biologics; DMARDs; Hand; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis; Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; Wrist arthritis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis, Juvenile* / therapy
  • Child
  • Hand Joints
  • Humans
  • Wrist Joint / physiopathology
  • Wrist Joint / surgery

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents