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Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis on X-Ray

August 24th, 2017
 
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • X-Ray Findings in Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Reduced joint space - generally symmetric
  • Articular surface erosions: discontinuities in the bone plate
  • Periarticular osteopaenia - hypodensity of bone surrounding the joint
  • Soft tissue swelling
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