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Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis is important to treat the disease effectively. To diagnose osteoarthritis, the physician takes a medical history (e.g., personal and family history), performs a physical examination, and takes standard x-rays.


Upon x-ray, cartilage appears as a black space between bones and in patients with osteoarthritis, this space is noticeably diminished. The presence of bone spurs (osteophytes), which indicate the disease, also can be de...Read the full article