Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Traumatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that is caused by blunt, penetrating, or repeated trauma or from forced inappropriate motion of a joint or ligament. Injury to a joint, such as a bad sprain or fracture, can cause damage to the articular cartilage. This damage to the cartilage eventually leads to arthritic changes in the joint.

Because arthritis can affect the structure and function of the feet, it is important to see a doctor of podiatric medicine if any of the following symptoms occur in the feet:

• Swelling in one or more joints

• Recurring pain or tenderness in any joint

• Redness or heat in a joint

• Limitation in motion of joint

• Early morning stiffness

• Skin changes, including rashes and growths