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Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease that affects the entire body and is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is characterized by the inflammation of the membrane lining the joint, which causes pain, stiffness, warmth, redness and swelling. The inflamed joint lining can invade and damage bone and cartilage. Inflammatory cells release enzymes that may digest bone and cartilage. The involved joint can lose its shape and alignment, resulting in pain and loss of movement.
Our nurses and pharmacists are trained and experienced in administering physician - ordered infusions for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune conditions at our ambulatory infusion center in Bend.
For additional information about rheumatoid arthritis, visit the Arthritis Foundation web site.
Some of the therapies for rheumatoid arthritis currently being done in our infusion center include:
HomeCare I.V. of Bend, Inc. has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™.
