X-Rays
X-rays are ordered by your doctor to determine if there is bone damage. Bone damage does not occur suddenly. It may take years for damage to show on x-rays.
The first time you have x-rays done, they may be normal. Comparison films at intervals will determine if there has been any bone damage. X-rays help diagnose and treat arthritis. They can be done on any bone in your body.
X-ray studies use beams of radiation to record an image of the part of your body that the doctor needs to know more about.
Before any x-ray examinations are done, it is important that you inform your doctor if there is any chance that you may be pregnant.