Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee: Inflammation, Structural Damage and Loss of Function.

Knee problems in rheumatoid arthritis do not always receive the attention they deserve. The disease is commonly associated with swollen fingers, painful wrists and deformities of the small joints of the hands. The knee is sometimes treated as a secondary concern, although its involvement can have a much greater effect on mobility. Walking, standing, climbing […]