Urgent Message: Wrist pain and swelling are common presentations in urgent care. Several factors can help clinicians identify cases of rheumatoid arthritis in order to promptly refer patients to rheumatology. Christina Williams, BS; Veronica Heitsch, MD Keywords: rheumatoid arthritis; wrist pain; inflammatory arthritis; metacarpophalangeal joint; rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis; disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs Questions for the Clinician at the Bedside Editor’s Note: While the images presented here are authentic, the patient case scenario is hypothetical. Abstract Rheumatoid …
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