ABSTRACT:
Two characteristics of the systemic autoimmune illness rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves extra-articular involvement and inflammatory arthritis. It is a long-term inflammatory condition that mostly affects the synovial joints and is often triggered by a confluence of environmental factors, including tobacco use, and genetics. If therapy is not administered, it generally starts symmetrically in small peripheral joints and progresses to proximal joints. Joint degeneration is the end outcome of cartilage loss and bone erosion brought on by chronic joint inflammation. If symptoms haven't been present for more than six months, they are considered early RA, whereas symptoms that have been present for more than six months are considered established RA is a progressive disease that, if untreated, raises mortality and morbidity. This exercise describes the evaluation and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in addition to evaluating the role of the interprofessional team in improving patient care for people with the illness.