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Symptoms
Symptoms include:
- Mild to severe pain in a joint, especially after overuse or long periods of inactivity, such as sitting for a long time
- Creaking or grating sound in the joint
- Swelling, stiffness, limited movement of the joint, especially in the morning
- Weakness in muscles around the sore joint
- Deformity of the joint
Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.
Tests may include:
- X-ray —a test that uses radiation to take a picture of structures inside the body, especially bones
- Blood tests
- Arthrocentesis —a procedure that involves withdrawing fluid from a joint
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