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Joint Tests

Bone scan
A bone scan is a test that detects areas of increased or decreased bone (turnover). The test is performed to identify abnormal processes involving the bone such as tumor, infection, or fracture.
Bone X-ray
An used to detect , tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
Thoracic spine X-ray
A thoracic spine X-ray is an of the 12 chest (thoracic) vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage which cushion them.
Neck X-ray
The neck involves the 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae that are separated by flat pads of cartilage which cushion the vertebrae.
Lumbosacral spine MRI
Lumbosacral spine MRI
Lumbosacral spine CT
A lumbosacral spine CT involves of the lower spine and surrounding tissues.
Rheumatoid factor
Rheumatoid factor is a test that measures the presence and level of rheumatoid factor (RF) in the blood.

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