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Common cases of arthritis

Publication details

Prashant Sankaye, Sharmila Chhatani, Hasan Nizami, Priya Suresh
Foundation Years Journal, volume 8, issue 1, p.16 (123Doc Education, London, January 2014)

Abstract

Arthritis is a pathophysiologic process affecting the joints and can present with various symptoms and signs. Often plain radiograph is the first investigation of choice and it can help in early diagnosis and management. Though each disease has it's own hallmarks, sometimes there can be more than one process involved making the diagnosis difficult. Also, to the untrained eyes, all arthritic radiographs may look the same and are often confusing. This review article, with case based discussion, will provide you with stimulating knowledge of the most common arthritis that will help you identify them and give you the ability to narrow down the differential diagnosis in degenerative or inflammatory disease to begin with.

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Authors

Prashant Sankaye

Radiology Registrar
Peninsula Radiology Academy and Plymouth NHS Trust
docprashant1@gmail.com

Sharmila Chhatani

Radiology Registrar
Peninsula Radiology Academy and Plymouth NHS Trust

Hasan Nizami

Radiology Registrar
Peninsula Radiology Academy and Plymouth NHS Trust

Priya Suresh

Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologists and College Tutor
Peninsula Radiology Academy and Plymouth NHS Trust

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