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70 year old female with bone on bone knee arthritis pain just saw orthopedic surgeon in july where x-rays of both knees done .but if we want to get second opinion, is it ok to get knee x-ray again in just 5 months duration with radiation exposure?
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It is unlikely that x-ray findings will change in 5 months. You may get a second opinion, however, from what you described, the patient has osteoarthritis. Physical therapy may help. Some times injections into the joint are given. Knee replacement is the commonest joint replacement procedure in the USA. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/27/2021
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X-rays are taken to provide information that can't be obtained by visual exam. Your Dr can't see inside the joints without imaging. Do you really want him/her guessing about your health. Todays Digital x-rays expose you to magnitudes less radiation than just a few years ago. Thatnsaid, the x-rays already taken are yours, and are portable. Ask your Doc to forward a copy to the second opinion office
Answered 8/27/2021
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