The aim of this chapter is to present a simple approach to the assessment of patients with different rheumatologic diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA), before undergoing orthopedic surgery. Perioperative assessment confirms an early diagnosis of the patient’s medical condition and comorbidities, overall health, and the assessment of the risk factors associated with the proposed interventions. Perioperative assessment allows for proper postoperative management of complications. It can also aid in the management of high-risk drugs used by rheumatologic patients such as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD), antiplatelets, and corticosteroids. The assessment also supports postoperative plans and patient education [1–3].
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