What Does My X-ray Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jul 2016

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Question : I just had an X-ray done on my hip and the results showed peripheral marginal osteophyte formation with sub cortical cystic changes in the ace tabular roof. What does this mean is it a sign of bone cancer?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
These are not signs of cancer but arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

These findings suggest Osteoarthritis of the hip. These are degenerative changes noted on the Xray.

Don't worry. These aren't signs of cancer.

You can follow some precautions. Avoid climbing stairs or doing any heavy loading activities like running or jogging. Do range of movement exercises as advised by a Physiotherapist. If you have pain that isn't subsiding, you cab take pain killer like Ibuprofen for now.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (9 hours later)

On the hip xray where the hip bone went into the socket, the socket was black. Would the black area be osteoarthrits.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload Xray

Detailed Answer:
Reduced joint space in the hip joint is classic for Osteoarthritis. Kindly upload the Xray for my review.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj