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An x-ray is done to rule out other abnormalities of the bone that may be causing the pain. Most commonly in gout, the x-ray will show no abnormalities, or a small amount of soft tissue swelling. | An x-ray is done when gout is suspected to rule out other abnormalities of the bone that may be causing the pain. Most commonly in gout, the x-ray will show no abnormalities, or a small amount of soft tissue swelling. | ||
==X-ray== | ==X-ray== | ||
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Overview
An x-ray is done when gout is suspected to rule out other abnormalities of the bone that may be causing the pain. Most commonly in gout, the x-ray will show no abnormalities, or a small amount of soft tissue swelling.
X-ray
The goal of joint X Ray is to rule out other diseases that affect the joint. The most common radiographic findings in patients with gout include soft-tissue swelling or an absence of abnormalities.
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Copyleft images obtained courtesy of RadsWiki [2]