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Radiographic outcomes were assessed with annual hand and feet radiographs and quality of life with the Short Form 36 (SF\u201036). The prevalence of remission and foot synovitis was calculated using marginal binomial generalized estimating equations, transition between remission and nonremission states by a multistate Markov model, and changes in radiographic scores by a negative binomial mixed regression log\u2010link model. Population\u2010matched SF\u201036 data were analyzed by mixed\u2010effects linear regression.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Disease activity scores that omit foot joints were modest in their ability to capture foot synovitis. Despite the relative stringency of the SDAI and CDAI for remission, 25\u201336% of patients in remission had foot synovitis. In patients in remission, foot synovitis predicted transition from remission into relapse by up to 2\u2010fold. The sustainability of remission markedly influenced the progression of erosion scores (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.006). After adjusting for disease activity, foot synovitis was associated with worse SF\u201036 physical functioning scores (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.025).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Disease activity measures that omit foot joints capture foot synovitis poorly. When it is used to define remission, foot synovitis is found in a substantial proportion of patients, which predicts relapse and worse physical function. Foot synovitis influences the sustainability of remission, which in turn markedly influences radiographic progression. 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