Some, but not all types of arthritis, are the result of misdirected inflammation. Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation in joints. Some types of arthritis associated with inflammation include:1  Rheumatoid arthritis. 2  Psoriatic arthritis. 3  Gouty arthritis. 4  Systemic lupus erythematosus.ome, but not all types of arthritis, are the result of misdirected inflammation. Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation in joints. Some types of arthritis associated with inflammation include: