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What Does This Lab Report Indicate?

Hi, i was hoping you might be able to tell me , in simpler terms what moderate arthritic changes involving the right third MCP joint and Low grade degenerative arthritic changes in several other small joints of the hands means .Thank you for your time. Regards, Ali
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
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Hi,

Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, this would imply both degeneration of joints of the hand but that it would be rheumatoid or other autoimmune disease.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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What Does This Lab Report Indicate?

Hi, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, this would imply both degeneration of joints of the hand but that it would be rheumatoid or other autoimmune disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist