How to see arthritis on x ray?

Question

My joints have been paining quite a bit lately, and the doctor suggested an X-ray. How does one see signs of arthritis on an X-ray report?

Dev Anand · Accepted Answer

I have had joint pain for twenty years now. On the X-ray, the doctor showed me how the gap between my knee bones had narrowed down, but don't worry, proper physical therapy keeps me moving fine.

Soumya Swaminathan · Answer

Please do not try to read or interpret X-ray films yourself. Take the images to an orthopedician or rheumatologist who can evaluate the joint space narrowing and bone spurs accurately.

Baba Ramdev · Answer

While you wait for your medical reports, drinking warm water with a pinch of turmeric and methi powder daily can help reduce inflammation naturally. But if the pain is severe, a proper clinical diagnosis is essential.

Sneha Reddy · Answer

My mother just got her knee X-ray done today because of constant swelling. Can arthritis also show up in blood tests, or is an X-ray the only way to know?

Shabana Azmi · Answer

An X-ray typically shows cartilage loss as a reduction in the space between the bones, and sometimes tiny extra bone growths. However, only a qualified physician can correlate these findings with your physical symptoms.

How to see arthritis on x ray?

5 answers

Consult a rheumatologist

Log in or sign up