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 10, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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