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Can a physician tell if a person has arthritis without taking xrays?
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Yes: There are many different types of "arthritis" and many of them can be diagnosed without x-rays although they are not infrequently used even then to rule out other conditions.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: There are some forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis in which the diagnosis is made using a blood test. The diagnosis of osteoarthritis, which is a wear and tear arthritis, is made on an xray.
Answered 11/8/2012
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