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How would i know if its rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis of the knee?

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Rheumatology 53 years experience

See details: X rays, lab tests, examination of synovial fluid if it is present in the knee and mri.

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Dr. Meir Marmor commented

Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience

Absolutely agree, but in my practice MRI very rarely used for this purpose.

Jun 9, 2014

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It is valuable in looking for early erosive changes.

Jun 9, 2014

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