Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of synovial joints, leading to pain, stiffness, ...

Two distinguishing features of long-standing RA are “swan neck” deformities and boutonniere deformities of the fingers (Figure 1). 3 Swan neck deformities develop with hyperextension of the PIP joint ...

An invisible storm brews in the bodies of people developing rheumatoid arthritis They experience widespread systemic inflammation before any joint pain develops These patients also experience specific ...