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Could i have arithritus? i am 19 and about 15 years ago i broke my elbow and just recently i have noticed a crunching or grinding in that elbow along with an ache. i went to get ex-rays at the orthopedic office but the doctor had no clue what is wrong.
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You : You could have post-traumatic arthritis. Usually, you will see some joint space narrowing on x-rays if that is the case. If the grinding is painful the next step would be to get an MRI to look at the cartilage or look for a loose piece of cartilage.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Arthritis possible but would show up on xrays. I would rec another opinion for exam and review of xrays already done.
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