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Radiology

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In early rheumatoid arthritis of the hip, there is osteoporosis and decreased joint space. As the disease progresses there is erosion of the acetabulum and the femoral head. In very severe disease the floor of the acetabulum may become perforated - this is seen especially in patients on corticosteroids.

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