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Can An MRI Scan Report Detect Arthritis?
Question: will arthritis show up on xrays, bone scans, and/or MRIs?
will arthritis ever NOT show up on 1 or more of these scans?
(osteoarthritis)
will arthritis ever NOT show up on 1 or more of these scans?
(osteoarthritis)
Brief Answer:
Advanced arthritis can be seen in all of these.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Arthritic changes in the joint do start showing up on MRI scan and X-ray once these are advanced. The mild changes and mild decrease in joint lubricants may go undetected on all these scans.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Advanced arthritis can be seen in all of these.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Arthritic changes in the joint do start showing up on MRI scan and X-ray once these are advanced. The mild changes and mild decrease in joint lubricants may go undetected on all these scans.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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