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Can someone have early osteoarthritis for 60 yrs. where the oa doesn't show up on mris, ct scans or xrays.
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Arthritis: Yes, arthritis can occur in the teen years. Get some tests and make sure that the cause is oa.
Answered 9/12/2013
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No: Normal imaging studies means no osteoarthritis.
Answered 9/12/2013
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