Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases that
primarily affects joints, but it has been shown to be associated with extra-articular
manifestations and systemic comorbidities. 1 Its prevalence is approximately 1% to 2% of
the world's population and is more common in the female population between 30 and 50
years of age. Articular and periarticular manifestations of these patients include joint
swelling and tenderness, with morning stiffness and severe motion impairment in the …