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Does Mri Can Diagnose Oa?
hi my name is Matanah. for the pass two years I have had joint pain, recently i had and mri that shows i have degeneration of the knee and a bone density test that shows i have oa of the spine and hip. i would like to know is the bone density test able to show oa?
Thu, 15 May 2014
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Interpreting the results of a DEXA scan can sometimes be difficult. For example, it may not be easy to interpret the results of a scan of the spine when someone has a degenerative condition, such as osteoarthritis. Sometimes, spinal abnormalities or a previous spinal fracture can give a false result.
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Interpreting the results of a DEXA scan can sometimes be difficult. For example, it may not be easy to interpret the results of a scan of the spine when someone has a degenerative condition, such as osteoarthritis. Sometimes, spinal abnormalities or a previous spinal fracture can give a false result.
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