Clinical Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The physical examination of the patient, which includes a thorough history, is critical to the accurate diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The main presenting symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are joint pain, marked morning stiffness, typically symmetrical swelling Soft Tissue Swelling and Juxta-Articular Osteoporosis and tenderness of the joints, Articular Features of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Signs and Symptoms of Articular Disease and impaired physical function (See Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Disability and Other Concerns in the ability to conduct normal tasks of daily living. Constitutional symptoms of RA include fever, weight loss, fatigue, and/or malaise.
Figure 2653 – Hand Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. American College of Rheumatology website. http://www.rheumatology.org. Accessed: March 5, 2007.
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References:| 10692. | Hand deformities in rheumatoid arthritis. American College of Rheumatology website. www.rheumatology.org . Accessed March 5, 2007. |
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