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How does a doctor know if you have arthritis?
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Complete Evaluation: Arthritis is diagnoised by first taking a complete history and doing a physical exam. If tests are needed to make the diagnosis, additional information can be obtained from laboratory tests, joint aspiration, ultrasound and x-rays.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Exam,imaging: Workup would involve physical examination, and appropriate imagine (at minimum an x-ray of the affected joint). Early arthritis or degenerative joint however may not be reflected on an xray.
Answered 1/27/2015
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