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Can ct scan show severe arthritis?
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Yes.: Ct is not a first line tool for detecting arthitis, but it can clearly be used. Mri is the most sensitive imaging tool to detect early arthitic changes.
Answered 6/29/2018
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See answer: Yes, although plain radiographs followed by MRI is usually used to define arthritis.
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