Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Forearm

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Definition:
A systemic disease, which affects connective tissue of the forearm; arthritis is the dominant clinical manifestation, accompanied by thickening of articular soft tissue, with extension of synovial tissue over articular cartilages, which become eroded; the course is variable but often is chronic and progressive, leading to deformities and disability.
Symptoms
  • Pain usually occurs in bilateral forearms
  • Swelling usually occurs in bilateral forearms
  • Stiffness usually occurs in bilateral forearms
Causes
  • Unknown
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Possible family heredity
  • Usually it takes a chemical or environmental "trigger" to activate the disease in people who genetically inherit RA
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to forearm
  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening

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