“Can you see osteoarthritis on an X-ray?”

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“Can you see osteoarthritis on an X-ray?”

I am a 59 year old female. I want to know if you can see osteoarthritis on an X-ray?

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yes

**Malcolm K. Hatfield** Radiologist Racine, WI · Accepted Answer

Malcolm K. Hatfield Radiologist Racine, WI

yes

**Yariv Cohen** Radiologist Glenview, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Yariv Cohen Radiologist Glenview, Illinois

Yes, most of the time it can be seen.

**Marc Ronald Hamet** Interventional Radiologist Riverside, CT · Accepted Answer

Marc Ronald Hamet Interventional Radiologist Riverside, CT

Yes. The changes of most arthritides are visible on X-ray. In conjunction with lab work and physical exam.

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Yes, that is the cheapest option.