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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ... are more common in individuals assigned male at birth. Family history. Some causes of arthritis can run in families, so you’re at a higher risk if a close family ...
While the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not clear, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. [1] The underlying mechanism involves the body's immune system attacking the joints. [1] This results in inflammation and thickening of the joint capsule. [1] It also affects the underlying bone and cartilage. [1]
Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis have a different cause. Dr. Kteleh explains that both of these types of arthritis are caused by inflammation stemming from an autoimmune condition.
There is an observable trend in pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis, where the condition seems to improve during pregnancy. [7] Differently, expecting mothers with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be more likely to have worsened symptoms through pregnancy; however, this is difficult to predict.
[2] [8] [9] The most common forms are osteoarthritis (most commonly seen in weightbearing joints) and rheumatoid arthritis. [2] Osteoarthritis usually occurs as an individual ages and often affects the hips, knees, shoulders, and fingers. [5] Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet. [5]
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Jaccoud arthropathy (JA), is a chronic non-erosive reversible joint disorder that may occur after repeated bouts of arthritis. [1] [2] It is caused by inflammation of the joint capsule and subsequent fibrotic retraction, causing ulnar deviation of the fingers, through metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) subluxation, [1] [3] primarily of the ring and little-finger. [3]
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