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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Musculoskeletal System • RA is systemic autoimmune symmetric polyarthritis. Predominantly small joints (MCPs, PIPs, wrists). Morning stiffness >1 hour. Anti-CCP antibodies are highly specific. Early DMARD therapy prevents joint destruction.
