Which Joint Disease Is Characterized by Destruction and Loss of Cartilage,sclerosis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which joint disease is characterized by destruction and loss of cartilage,sclerosis of subchondral bone,cyst formation,and osteophytes?

• A) Osteoarthritis
• B) Osteomalacia
• C) Rheumatoid arthritis
• D) Gout
• E) Infectious arthritis

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