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: October 10, 2017
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Stanford M. Shoor, MD - Rheumatology
