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Osteoarthritis - Exams and Tests

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Exams and Tests

Doctors usually diagnose osteoarthritis by evaluating your symptoms and doing a physical exam. Sometimes your doctor will include other tests in the evaluation. The following tests can confirm the diagnosis or rule out other conditions with similar symptoms:

If you have symptoms in more than one joint, your doctor should evaluate each joint individually so that he or she does not overlook any other medical cause for your symptoms.3

Last Updated: 04/20/2007

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