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It’s clear that some arthritic diseases have a genetic risk. People with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis and juvenile arthritis, often claim it “runs in the family”, and they’re right. Sometimes, some diseases do have a genetic risk. Genes, in the form of DNA, can influence the chance of developing these diseases.
The sooner a patient sees a podiatrist the better the outcome is, explains podiatrist Christopher Joyce
People with all kinds of arthritis may see a podiatrist at any stage of their condition and are likely to have multiple contacts with a podiatrist over the course of their lifetime. Podiatrists see all forms of inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatic conditions at all stages, and have a board and varied input.