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The typical radiographic characteristics of osteoarthritis include:
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Asymmetric joint space narrowing – This indicates loss of articular cartilage. For example, the hip migrates superiorly because of the loss of cartilage superiorly along the weight-bearing surface.
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Subchondral sclerosis (also called eburnation) – This is caused by trabecular compression and fracture with callus formation.
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Osteophyte formation.
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Singh, H., Neutze, J.A., Enterline, J.R. (2015). Arthritides. In: Singh, H., Neutze, J., Enterline, J. (eds) Radiology Fundamentals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10362-4_50
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