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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.
Primary Medical Reviewer
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Stanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology
Last Updated
August 23, 2006
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Last Updated:
August 23, 2006
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