How long does severe joint stiffness last in the morning after a diagnosis of arthritis?
1. Introduction The duration of severe morning joint stiffness depends profoundly on the specific type of arthritis, ranging from less than thirty minutes in osteoarthritis to over an hour in inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. This characteristic stiffness is driven by the nocturnal accumulation of inflammatory fluid, cellular debris, and thickened synovial fluid within the … Read more