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How can you tell the difference between osteoarthritis vs lumbar sprain ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

OA: Imaging such as x-rays or MRI can help.

Dr Moorehead and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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