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Do Degenerative Changes In Interphalangeal Joints Shown On X Ray Results Indicate Osteoarthritis?
my xray results say, degenerative changes are noted in the interphalangeal joints,metacarpal phalangeal joints and wrist joints. There is no bony injury or articular erosion and no calcification in the soft tissues Cant get in to see my doctor. Does this mean I have oestioarthritis?
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Yes,the symptoms you have described are of osteoarthritis, and if it does not invove the distal interphalangeal joint then it could be rheumatoid arthritis.
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Thanks for your query
Yes,the symptoms you have described are of osteoarthritis, and if it does not invove the distal interphalangeal joint then it could be rheumatoid arthritis.
Take care
My online link for direct contact http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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