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Joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis include the small joints of the hands, legs and the cervical spine; in other cases the bigger joints like the shoulders and the knees are also affected. The effects of rheumatoid arthritis on the affected joint is failure to function making the patient have a hard time doing small things for themselves.
Joints are often described as âtenderâ or âachy,â and range of motion can be limited. Along with pain and stiffness, joints affected by RA are often warm to the touch. They also become swollen. Over time, the long-term damage to the joints can cause severe deformities, if inflammation isnât controlled.