How can stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) be determined during physical exam?

Updated: Feb 07, 2020
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On physical examination, stiffness in patients with RA is determined by limitation of motion, which may vary with the time of day. However, stiffness that is due to articular surface derangement or soft tissue contractures about the joint does not vary with the time of day.

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