An article published in Verywell Health explained how rheumatoid arthritis may lead to the development of pannus, an abnormal thickening of the joint lining. Pannus most commonly forms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis whose disease is not managed effectively. In pannus, synovial tissue can grow excessively or in unusual areas, and the condition mainly affects the wrists, metacarpophalangeal joints, proximal interphalangeal joints, and cervical joints of the neck. Pannus symptoms are similar to rheumatoid arthritis manifestations, and if the condition is untreated, it can lead to damaged joints, bones, and nearby tissue. Pannus may be managed with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, interleukin-6 inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and physical therapy, as well as exercise, rest, hot and cold therapies, following a healthy diet, and avoiding smoking.
August 09, 2023