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How do i know if i have osteoartheritis?
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Symptoms and imaging: Diagnosis is made with reasonable certainty based on history and clinical examination. X-rays may confirm the diagnosis. The typical changes seen on x-ray include: joint space narrowing, increased bone formation around the joint, cyst formation, and spurs or osteophytes.Degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis occurs with aging.Jpain and stiffness of joints are symptoms.
Answered 5/16/2013
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