Can An MRI Scan Report Detect Arthritis?

Posted on Sun, 24 Sep 2017

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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)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (19 minutes later)

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.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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