Rheumatoid Arthritis Zones

Rheumatoid arthritis often affects small and large joints on both sides of the body (symmetry), such as both hands, both wrists or elbows, or the balls of both feet.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Zones

Picture of the common sites for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis often affects small and large joints on both sides of the body (symmetry), such as both hands, both wrists or elbows, or the balls of both feet.

Current as ofApril 1, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Anne C. Poinier, MD – Internal Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Nancy Ann Shadick, MD, MPH – Rheumatology

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Anne C. Poinier MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MDNancy Ann Shadick MD MPH

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