Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

There are four vital steps to successfully diagnose osteoarthritis:

• Medical History – It is important to be candid with your physician about your medical history to your current symptoms.
• Physical Examination – This will entail an observation of the affected joint. Checking for pain, restricted motion, and signs of injury to muscles, tendons and ligaments will be examined.
• X-Rays – This will tell the severity of joint deterioration and abnormalities including narrowing of the joint space, thinning or erosion of the bone, excess fluid of the joint, and bone spurs.
• Lab tests – Laboratory tests can aid in the diagnosis and eliminate other diseases that cause similar symptoms.

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