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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system of oneself starts to attack the body.  This can be primarily manifested in multiple joints including the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, shoulders, and knees.  This can also affect other organs such as the skin, heart, eyes, lungs, and arteries. 
 
For unknown reason  an inflammatory response is triggered causing cells called macrophages to attack joints.  The synovial tissue becomes enlarged and erosions of bone around cartilage occur. 
 
Genetic factors account for approximately 50% of your chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis.    Other proposed causes would include hormonal , environmental , immune modulators, and possible infectious diseases3.
 
Rheumatoid arthritis is best treated when it is caught early.   It is proposed so that approximately 40% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis will have some form of disability within 10 years3.
 
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis would include: pain , swelling , stiffness , visual deformities , difficulty walking, and possibly nodules.  Rheumatoid arthritis can also lead to dislocated joints, hammertoes, bunions, Achilles tendonitis, flatfoot and joint. 
 
After a thorough history and evaluation your foot and ankle surgeon along with a team approach of your primary care physician and or rheumatologist will help to determine the best course of treatment for you.   If pain is involved your doctor will likely perform x-rays to allow inspection of the bony structures of the foot/ankle.   Blood tests are also helpful in understanding different types of arthritis and making the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis versus other arthritides and inflammatory diseases.  
 
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is primarily directed by your primary care provider, internist, or rheumatologist.   Your foot and ankle surgeon will be able to help provide additional treatment options including orthotic devices/support , accommadative shoegear, anti-inflammatory injections, aspiration of fluid, and other nonsurgical and surgical treatment options directed at relieving pain and discomfort. 

Tanner Foot & Ankle Clinics

Tanner Clinic-Roy
3443 W. 5600 S. Suite #110
Roy, Utah. 84067
(801)773 4865  Appointment 
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  • Home
  • Make an Appointment
  • Patient Information
    • Medical Records Release Info
    • Office Visit Handouts
    • Patient Forms and Policies >
      • New Patient History Form
      • Surgery Instructions and Post Operative Information >
        • Pre Operative Instructions
        • Post Operative Visit Instructions >
          • Ankle stabilization
          • Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession
          • First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion or big toe joint fusion
          • Minimally invasive achiiles tendon repair protocol
        • Assistive Devices
      • Determining Covered Services
      • Disability Form Processing Policy
      • Pain Medications and Controlled Substances
    • Shoe & Orthotic Guide >
      • Shoe Fitting
      • Shoe Stores
      • Lacing techniques
      • Orthotic Break In
    • Rehab and PT after surgery/injury
    • Medical Supplies at Amazon
    • Gait Videos
    • Tanner Clinic Patient Portal
    • Insurances Accepted
    • Patient Survey
    • Terms of use
  • Treatments Provided
    • Common Problems A-J >
      • Ankle Instability
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
      • Blood Clots of the Foot or Leg (DVT)
      • Bone Infections/Osteomylitis
      • Bunion
      • bursitis
      • Callus or Corn
      • Cracked Heels
      • Flat foot
      • Foot Odor
      • Fractured Bones
      • Frostbite
      • Ganglion Cyst
      • Gout
      • Hammertoe
      • Heel Pain
      • Ingrown Toenail
      • Intractable plantar keratosis
      • Joint Pain
    • Common Problems K-Z >
      • Mole/Melanoma
      • Nail Fungus
      • Neuroma
      • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
      • Plantar Wart
      • Puncture Wound
      • Restless Legs
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Skin Cancer
      • Smelly Feet
      • Stress Fractures
      • Sweaty Feet
      • Swollen Ankle (Edema)
      • Thick Nails
      • Tingling Feet (Neuropathy or Sciatica)
      • Tired Feet
      • Ulcers
    • Diabetic Feet >
      • Amputation Prevention
      • Foot Care
      • Peripheral Neuropathy
      • Diabetic Shoegear
      • Wound Care
    • Kids Feet >
      • Flatfeet
      • Heel Pain in Kids
      • Ingrown Toenails in Kids
      • In toeing, Pigeon toe or Genu Valgum
      • Waddling walk, Duck Walk or Genu Valgum
      • Orthotics
    • Sports Medicine >
      • Achilles Tendonitis
      • Ankle Sprain
      • Athletes Foot
      • Biomechanics
      • Joint Pain
      • Orthotics/Arch Supports
      • Running Injuries
      • Shin Slints
  • About Us
  • Location