When diagnosing and treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), clinical research focuses primarily on the joints in the upper body. However, research carried out by rheumatologist Hetty Baan at the University of Twente reveals the importance of including the feet and ankles when examining and treating RA patients. She also makes the case for further research into how the treatment of RA ...

Arthritis is driven by more than just simple wear and tear of joints, it is also prompted by a destructive process of inflammation, Stanford investigators found.By revealing the underlying mechanism and identifying the triggers behind the crippling disease, their research offers hope that someday

Arthritis Is a non specific term used in describing various musculo/skeletal disorders. There are three types of arthritis. Reumatoid -this type of arthritis affects mainly the muscular tissues of the joints around the knees and ankle.

Title: Health Tip: Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Damage Joints Category: Health News Created: 11/22/2011 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/22/2011

(HealthDay News) -- Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic swelling and inflammation in the joints, which can result in permanent damage and long-term complications.