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X Ray

• An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of reactive arthritis.
• Reactive arthritis primarily involves the lower extremities and an x ray of hip with sacroiliac joint, knees, ankles and feet may show the following findings:
  • Soft tissue swelling
  • Bilateral asymmetrical distribution
  • Juxta-articular osteoporosis;
  • Joint space loss with ill-defined erosions
  • Bone proliferation