rheumatoid arthritis

(noun)

chronic, progressive disease in which the immune system attacks the joints; characterized by pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints, stiffness, weakness, loss of mobility, and deformity

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Examples of rheumatoid arthritis in the following topics:

  • Bone and Joint Disorders

    • The most common bone and joint disorder are types of arthritis.
    • There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis.
    • Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis produce arthritis because the immune system of the body attacks the body joints.
    • In rheumatoid arthritis, the joint capsule and synovial membrane become inflamed.
    • Describe the causes and treatments for gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis

  • Types of Synovial Joints

    • They diagnose and treat diseases such as arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the synovial joints of the hands, feet, and cervical spine.

  • Functions of the Musculoskeletal System

    • Ailments that affect the joints, such as arthritis, are also widespread.