A 27-year-old woman presents with symmetrical joint swelling and knee and elbow pain, with flexion contracture of both knees, hips, and elbows. This is a late reported case and symptoms started 5 ...
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 ...
When attempting to determine the cause of recurring or ongoing joint pain, a few clues can help differentiate rheumatoid arthritis from the more common osteoarthritis. The former occurs when the ...