X-Ray of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the FeetFigure 1 courtesy of Intermountain Medical
Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 2 courtesy of Paul Traughber, M.D., Boise,
Idaho. The X-ray on the left shows a normal foot. The X-ray on the right shows a foot with advanced rheumatoid arthritis. Cartilage and bone are worn away, and the bones of the toes have moved out of their normal positions. ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerNancy Ann Shadick, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Current as ofOctober 31, 2016 Current as of:
October 31, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Nancy Ann Shadick, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
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