10 Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. Joint Deformities
Joint deformities arise when inflammatory cells gather on the linings of a joint. This causes tissues to release substances that quicken bone erosion and damage to the surrounding ligaments. As a result, the joints lose their normal shapes and alignment.
However, in recent years, early detection and aggressive treatments have made joint deformities as a consequence of arthritis a less common occurrence.
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