X-ray of rheumatoid arthritis in the feet
X-ray of rheumatoid arthritis in the feet
Figure 1 courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 2 courtesy of Paul Traughber, MD, Boise, Idaho.
The X-ray on the left shows a normal foot.
The X-ray on the right shows a foot with advanced rheumatoid arthritis. Cartilage and bone are worn away, and the bones of the toes have moved out of their normal positions.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
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