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Could osteoarthritis be misdiagnosed from an x-ray?

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Dr. Danny Proffitt answered

Certainly: The answer is: why are you asking? What is real question? There are a lot of things that can be misdiagnosed on x-ray.

Dr Enriquez and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2013

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Dr. Mark Rekant answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Unlikely: X-rays have very classic findings for osteoarthritis that are tough to miss.

Dr Patney agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

NO: Basic levels of osteoarthritis can be evaluated and diagnosed by an x-ray. MRI can be helpful in looking at soft tissue structures of the joint or any bony damage as well.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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A member asked:

Could osteoarthritis be misdiagnosed from an x-ray?

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Danny Proffitt answered

Dr Enriquez and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Mark Rekant answered

Dr Patney agreed

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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