Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by synovial inflammation of the joints with high risk of disability. In recent years, remarkable progress has been made towards the diagnosis and treatment of RA, and the international RA guidelines have been also kept updated. Nevertheless, there are many challenges in China, especially inadequate number of rheumatologists and insufficient experience in the diagnosis and treatment of RA. Therefore, Chinese Rheumatology Association drafted the standardized diagnosis and treatment of RA based on the available evidence, so as to improve the management of RA patients in China.
类风湿关节炎（RA）是一种以关节滑膜炎症为主要病理基础的自身免疫病，致残率高。近年来，RA的诊治取得了突飞猛进的发展，国际上有关RA的指南亦不断更新。我国RA患者人数多，规范化诊疗的普及依然欠缺。中华医学会风湿病学分会在借鉴国内外诊治经验和指南的基础上制定了本规范，对RA的诊断、治疗及管理给予建议，以更好地控制关节炎症，改善患者生活质量，减少残疾及疾病负担。.