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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a term many have heard, yet few truly understand. Beyond the common misconceptions, this autoimmune disorder affects more than just the joints. In this article, we discuss RA, exploring its causes, symptoms, and ways to manage this complex condition with Dr Lui Nai Lee, a specialist rheumatologist and founder of Lui Centre for Arthritis & Rheumatology.

World Physical Therapy (PT) Day, celebrated every 8 September, unifies the global community of physiotherapists. This year, the spotlight was on arthritis, particularly inflammatory forms like rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis. 

Gout [1] is one of the most common causes of inflammatory arthritis worldwide, characterised by urate crystal deposition in the joint spaces.  Previously recognized complications of gout include tophi, joint deformity, bone loss; renal disease such as nephrolithiasis, and ocular diseases such as conjunctivitis, uveitis, or scleritis [2]. 

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