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Can Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis Be Ruled Out If There Is Mild Finger Curvature And Stiffness?
X ray of both hands show Osseous structures , normal bone mineralization , joint spaces are preserved, no osteophytes or erosive changes, soft tissue unremarkable in 62 yo female. Some fingers are curving with mild achy stiffness likely related to computer use. Is it safe to R/O DX of RA and OA