Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune disorder, where the body attacks its own tissues causing joint swelling, inflammation and destruction largely affecting the small joints (eg base of fingers).
Synonyms:
RA
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FORUM DISCUSSIONS
Negative RA test but arthritis spreading ? Help
CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS
Arthritis of the Knee Joint in Rheumatoid Arthritis - Evaluation of Treatment Response by Ultrasound in Daily Clinical Practice. Schäfer VS, Schmidt WA, Backhaus M and Hartung W. Open Rheumatol J. 2016; 10: 81–87.