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PR Flares Linked to Future Arthritis Sites

Persistent arthritis often develops in joints affected during earlier flares

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A longitudinal study published in RMD Open reveals that patients with palindromic rheumatism often develop persistent inflammatory arthritis in joints previously affected by flares. The study monitored 63 patients over 13 months, finding that 71% experienced this progression, primarily affecting hands and shoulders. The research highlights that while patients with a flaring history exhibit more joint inflammation, they report lower disability and pain levels, suggesting altered pain perception. The findings call for closer monitoring of affected joints in palindromic rheumatism to better understand the disease's progression.

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PR Flares Linked to Future Arthritis Sites

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

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