Joint imaging (X-ray, MRI), not routine
Do not routinely use imaging to diagnose osteoarthritis
tests per year, UK, not routine; only with atypical features
“Do not routinely use imaging to diagnose osteoarthritis unless there are atypical features or features that suggest an alternative or additional diagnosis.”
NICE NG226 Osteoarthritis in over 16s, recommendations, 2026-11-06
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Most patients will have a clinical diagnosis with no imaging report.
Used in
Kept as evidence; no figure on the platform is computed from it yet.