Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. However, about 90 percent of people with this condition eventually develop symptoms related to the foot and ankle. Because this disease can lead to long-term joint damage which in turns results in chronic pain, loss of function and disability, Dr. Mark encourages his patients who are suffering from RA to visit the office for podiatry checkups.
The joints of our bodies are covered with a lining –called synovium – that lubricates the joint and makes it easier to move. RA causes an overactive response of this lining. Because of this, it swells and becomes inflamed, destroying the joint, as well as the ligaments and other tissues that support it. Unfortunately, there is no cure for RA and frequent flares in disease activity occur spontaneously. If your feet and ankles have been affected by rheumatoid arthritis, please give us a call today.
To learn about the conditions we treat and the services we provide at our office, visit www.azfootpain.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ, call 480-423-8400.
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