Rheumatoid Arthritis - About

joint effusion, pain, edema, swelling. Inflammation. Phagocytosis . Leukotrienes & Prostaglandins ↓ Collagenase ↓ Breaks down collagen ↓ Synovial membrane damage, Pannus formation, destruction of cartilage, & erosion of bone. Pannus- forms in the joint affected by the disease, causing loss of bone and cartilage. Pannus Formation ................
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