X-Ray of Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho
Figure 1 shows a normal hip.
Figure 2 shows osteoarthritis of the hip with loss of cartilage, narrowing of the joint space (the space between the bones), and bone spurs.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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