How can rheumatoid arthritis cause osteoarthritis?
How can rheumatoid arthritis cause osteoarthritis?
The activity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a joint can accelerate the underlying degenerative nature of osteoarthritis that may also be present in the joint. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, discuss how RA can impact osteoarthritis.
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