Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Primary care providers should be able to distinguish the clinical presentation of rheumatoid arthritis from that of osteoarthritis, because the treatment and outcomes differ greatly between these 2 common forms of arthritis. This article provides a current overview of our understanding of rheumatoid arthritis, with an emphasis on early diagnosis and approaches to treatment.
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Hosp Special Surg, Weill Cornell Med Coll, Dept Med 1, New York, NY 10021 USAHosp Special Surg, Weill Cornell Med Coll, Dept Med 1, New York, NY 10021 USA
Bykerk, Vivian P.
Schoels, Monika M.
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Hietzing Hosp, Ctr Rheumat Dis, Dept Med 2, Vienna, AustriaHosp Special Surg, Weill Cornell Med Coll, Dept Med 1, New York, NY 10021 USA