How Is Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosed?

Early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may help improve treatment outcomes and reduce long-term joint damage. In this video, learn what doctors look for when diagnosing PsA, according to Teja Kapoor, MD, Rheumatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

You can read more about the tests used to diagnose PsA here.

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