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6 Haglund's deformity is not directly caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but it can occur alongside it. It is a common cause of hindfoot pain often caused by high arches or tight Achilles tendons. While RA causes 90% of patients to develop foot issues, these are usually related to joint inflammation and destruction, not the bony enlargement of Haglund's.Key Details on Haglund's and RA:Different Causes: Haglund's ("pump bump") is a bony enlargement at the back of the heel, typically caused by pressure, high arches, or rigid shoes. RA is an autoimmune disease that destroys joints and connective tissues.Commonality in RA: While RA commonly causes heel pain and Achilles tendonitis, which are symptoms of Haglund's, the specific bony deformity of Haglund's is not inherently part of the RA diseasec
Yes it does in directely
Clarice Burke
I was wondering the same thing. Unfortunately I don't have an answer and apparently neither does AI!
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Based on the available information about joint deformities in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), RA typically affects the small joints in the hands, feet, and wrists. The most common deformities occur in the fingers, such as swan-neck deformity and boutonniere deformity. While RA can affect various joints throughout the body, it's Show Full Answer
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