Can rheumatoid arthritis be mistaken for osteoarthritis?
Can rheumatoid arthritis be mistaken for osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis share similar symptoms, but RA symptoms tend to be more severe and for longer periods. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, discuss how these two conditions are different and how doctors distinguish them.
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