Joint Space Narrowing: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Joint Space Narrowing

Osteoarthritis

[…] arthritides, in which uniform joint-space narrowing is the rule. [emedicine.com]

The small benefit in terms of joint space narrowing was of questionable clinical relevance. [doi.org]

Key radiographic features are joint space narrowing, sclerosis, and osteophytosis. [radiopaedia.org]

Erosive Osteoarthrosis

On the KL grading scale, 1,754 joints were grades 2 or higher, indicating possible or definite osteophytes and narrowing of the joint space. [medpagetoday.com]

There were multiple areas of joint space narrowing with osteophyte formation; these were most notable at the left third DIP joint and the right second PIP interphalangeal [appliedradiology.com]

(CMC) joint Additional characteristic features include: diffuse cartilage loss, with joint space narrowing subchondral erosions (at least two central erosions affecting separate [radiopaedia.org]

Bacterial Arthritis

Radiograph of pelvis shows bony ankylosis of both SI joints, Symmetric joint space narrowing of both hip joints, bony proliferations (arrows) of both pelvic bones and both [ekjm.org]

Narrowing of joint space and irregularity of subchondral bone. subchondral erosions and osteonecrosis andJoint space loss sclerosis of the femoral complete collapse of head [slideshare.net]

In later stages, diffuse joint space narrowing due to cartilage destruction may be evident. [patient.info]

Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

One of the six that progressed developed joint space narrowing without erosions. All the erosions were either in the carpal or metacarpophalangeal joints. [ard.bmj.com]

In addition to the clinical findings in deformed joints, joint space narrowing, joint surface erosion, subcortical cysts, ankylosis and fusion formation have been defined [elynsgroup.com]

Once infection occurs, cartilage is destroyed and the joint space narrows. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Rheumatoid Arthritis

periarticular osteoporosis, symmetric joint space narrowing of several metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints of both hands, and subtle erosions of the [merckmanuals.com]

It will depict only indirect signs of cartilage loss, such as joint space narrowing and bony erosions due to previous destructive synovial inflammatory activity. [web.archive.org]

JSN, joint space narrowing. [doi.org]

Polyarthritis

space narrowing Table 1. [aafp.org]

Joint space narrowing and the number of erosions were scored by the Sharp/van der Heijde method),20 with a maximum possible score of 448. [ard.bmj.com]

space narrowing INFLAMMATORY AND NONINFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS Arthritis can be divided into two broad categories: inflammatory and noninflammatory (degenerative arthritis). [aafp.org]

Kniest Dysplasia

The hands are affected by osteoporosis, large carpal centers, and bulbously enlarged interphalangeal joints with narrowed joint spaces. Histologic Findings. [musculoskeletalkey.com]

Joint space is narrowed with limited mobility. Early-onset myopia, retinal detachment, and sensorineural hearing loss are common. [www3.pedsanesthesia.org]

joint spaces Genetic Testing - A genetic sample may be taken in order to closely look at the patient's DNA. [en.wikipedia.org]

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

space narrowing 5. [radiopaedia.org]

There was an increase of the sum of joint space narrowing (JSN) and osteophyte grades in the tibiofemoral joint of 144 subjects' index knee (64%) and in the contralateral [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

space narrowing in varus- and patellofemoral OA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hallux Rigidus

Investigation The diagnosis is made by obtaining an x-ray showing joint space narrowing, osteophytes and metatarsal head flattening. [fifamedicinediploma.com]

Joint space narrowing. Sclerosis. Subchondral cysts. Staging [ 5 ] Often classified as: Mild - maintained joint space, minimal changes. [patient.info]

[…] preservation grade 2: moderate osteophyte formation with joint space narrowing and subchondral sclerosis grade 3: marked osteophyte formation and loss of the visible joint [radiopaedia.org]

Lumbar Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritic changes to the facet joint, including joint space narrowing, subchondral cysts and osteophyte formation are commonly detected using magnetic resonance imaging [oarsijournal.com]

Key radiographic features are joint space narrowing, sclerosis, and osteophytosis. [radiopaedia.org]

Key radiographic features are joint space narrowing (JSN), sclerosis, and osteophytosis. [radiopaedia.org]

Hemophilic Arthropathy

Abnormal articular cartilage was demonstrated in 26 joints; bone lesions, fluid collections, and joint space narrowing could also be seen. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Radiographs revealed bilateral knee joints and left elbow joint damage with joint space narrowing, articular facet erosion, and bone deformation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] in Stage III joint space narrowed with destruction of cartilage IV NA marked enlargement of epiphysis fibrous joint contracture; loss of joint space; absence of articular [meducator3.net]

Spondylitic Aortitis

[…] involvement Hip is most frequently involved Concentric joint narrowing Few erosions Protrusio acetabuli Temporomandibular joint Joint space narrowing Erosions Osteophytosis [learningradiology.com]

Knees Knees demonstrate uniform joint space narrowing with bony proliferation. [radiopaedia.org]

space narrowing with transverse osteophytes growing away from the vertebra AS starts with Romanus lesion which grows into a early vertebral syndesmophyte --> eventually grows [brainscape.com]

Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthropathy

Subchondral sclerosis, joint space narrowing, subchondral cyst formations which may be quite large, and intraarticular bodies from subchondral osseous collapse and fragmentation [gentili.net]

There is narrowing of the radio-carpal joint and proximal migration of the capitate into the widened space between the scaphoid and the lunate (yellow arrow). [learningradiology.com]

[…] aspirates is diagnostic Radiographs demonstrate chondrocalcinosis and degenerative changes (such as asymmetric joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation) in both degenerative [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Shoulder Osteoarthritis

The axillary view provides the best image to look for joint-space narrowing and helps rule out dislocations. [aafp.org]

A true anteroposterior (AP) view is necessary to gauge the degree of joint space narrowing. [reference.medscape.com]

Early in the disease process, radiographic evidence of degenerative joint disease may include joint-space narrowing (mild), osteophytes (small), subchondral sclerosis, cysts [aafp.org]

Arthritis of Knee

In some research, chondroitin has shown an effect on joint space narrowing compared to placebo. [arthritis.org]

Having strong quads and loose or misaligned knees at the outset of the study foreshadowed joint-space-narrowing—a telltale sign of disease progression—at the end of the study [prevention.com]

Whether this supplement changes the joint structure remains controversial. Some studies have showed a slowing of joint space narrowing in the knee. [arthritis.org]

Hip Dysplasia Type Beukes

sclerosis, and joint space narrowing. [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

After symptoms begin, the characteristic signs of secondary osteoarthritis (including bone sclerosis, cyst formation and narrowing of the joint space) develop and the joint [malacards.org]

Radiographically, the femoral heads are flattened and irregular and degenerative osteoarthritis develops in the hip joints, as evidenced by the presence of periarticular cysts [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Osteitis Condensans Ilii

There is no joint space narrowing or bony erosion in the sacroiliac joints. [jrd.or.kr]

The coregistered CT images showed diffuse sclerosis around the sacroiliac joints, but no bony destruction, periarticular erosion, or joint space narrowing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Plain X-ray showed bilateral sclerosis of the iliac bones adjacent sacroiliac joints. [jrd.or.kr]

Progressive Pseudorheumatoid Dysplasia

space narrowing of the proximal and distal IP and MCP joints bilaterally. [academic.oup.com]

Spinal abnormalities include platyspondyly with erosion of the endplates, narrowing of intervertebral disc spaces 30. juvenile rheumatoid arthritis -bony changes show joint [slideshare.net]

Plain radiographs typically illustrate mild joint space narrowing and juxtaarticular osteoporosis. [archivesofrheumatology.org]

Hip Arthritis

Conventional radiograph grading grade 0: normal grade 1: possible joint space narrowing and subtle osteophytes grade 2: definite joint space narrowing, defined osteophytes [radiopaedia.org]

Osteoarthritis demonstrates joint space narrowing, sclerosis, osteophytosis (classic triad). For other classic inflamatory arthitic findings see Xray Findings. [eorif.com]

[…] and some sclerosis, especially in the acetabular region grade 3: marked joint space narrowing, small osteophytes, some sclerosis and cyst formation and deformity of femoral [radiopaedia.org]

Ochronosis with Alkaptonuria

The small joints of extremities usually show only periarticular swelling without significant narrowing of joint space. [jdrntruhs.org]

space narrowing. [roentgenrayreader.blogspot.com]

Cartilage destruction produces joint space narrowing, secondary eburnation and spur formation at glenoid. [ijri.org]

Septic Arthritis of Pelvic Region

Radiographic features that indicate the likelihood of septic arthritis include: Periarticular osteopenia Uniform joint space narrowing When the joint effusion is quite large [lecturio.com]

The joint space is narrowed (arrow). [arthritisresearch.us]

In later stages, diffuse joint space narrowing due to cartilage destruction may be evident. [patient.info]

Ankle Arthritis

A small degree of joint space narrowing may also be present. As the arthritis progresses there is a further loss of joint space. [southfloridasportsmedicine.com]

Review Topic QID: 4880 1 Complete obliteration of the ankle joint space with bone-on-bone contact; valgus ankle alignment 2 No joint-space narrowing, but early ankle joint [orthobullets.com]

narrowing Stage 2: Joint space narrowing, with or without osteophytes Stage 3: Subtotal or total disappearance or deformation of joint space ( Figure 13 ) Figure 13: AP and [oapublishinglondon.com]

Arthropathy

Radiographs revealed joint space narrowing, subluxation, juxtaarticular osteopenia, carpal ankylosis and erosions. [mayoclinic.pure.elsevier.com]

Ahluwalia, BS Findings Radiographic imaging of both hands and wrists revealed joint-space narrowing and sclerosis, involving the metacarpal (MCP) joints, 1st carpometacarpal [appliedradiology.com]

JSN, joint space narrowing. [doi.org]

Protrusio Acetabuli

Preoperatively, joint space narrowing and osteophytes were more frequent posteroinferior (joint space narrowing 18% versus 2%, p = 0.008; osteophytes 21% versus 4%, p = 0.007 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patient Data Age: 70 years Gender: Female Severe deformity of the right femoral head with joint space narrowing and subchondral sclerosis. [radiopaedia.org]

While the superior joint space is preserved, there is marked joint space narrowing in the posteroinferior aspect of the joint. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acromegalic Arthropathy

Radiographic progression of joint disease was defined by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International classification as a 1-point increase in joint space narrowing (JSN [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

rather than with joint space narrowing. [link.springer.com]

Radiographs show irregular narrowing of the joint space, subchondral sclerosis, and subchondral cysts. [what-when-how.com]

Tuberculosis of the Skeletal System

Radiograph of the right knee showing a large effusion, osteopenia, joint space narrowing, and lucencies in the distal femur. [aafp.org]

Most commonly occurs between 30-40 years.Begins in peripheral joints. Progresses to cortical erosion with narrowing of joint space. [quizlet.com]

Skeletal TB can appear as joint space narrowing, sub-chondral erosions, lytic lesions or articular osteopenia on plain radiographs [ 4 ]. [omcr.oxfordjournals.org]

Chondrocalcinosis

Joint space narrowing with sclerosis of the trapezioscaphoid and carpometacarpal joints (yellow arrows) are noted. Note absence of osteophytes. [slideshare.net]

Degenerative arthropathy is similar to that observed in OA, with visible subchondral cysts, sclerosis, osteophytes, and joint space narrowing, all of which are often pronounced [rheumaknowledgy.com]

joints of the hand but also affecting other joints, characterized radiographically by narrowing of the joint space with subchondral erosions and sclerosis and frequently [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Traumatic Arthropathy

There is neither periarticular osteopenia nor significant joint space narrowing until late in the disease process. [jaocr.org]

Joint space narrowing. Sclerosis. Subchondral cysts. Staging [ 5 ] Often classified as: Mild - maintained joint space, minimal changes. [patient.info]

narrowed joint space presence of osteosclerosis and osteophytes 1 absence of osteoporosis (unless joint is infected) 3 Etiology/Location Sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathies [radiopaedia.org]

Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Plain radiograph Pericapitate and trapezoid-metacarpal joint space narrowing without radiocarpal involvement is characteristic 7. [radiopaedia.org]

Fifty-eight patients (87%) had radiologic abnormalities in at least one joint (soft-tissue swelling in 63% of patients, growth disturbances in 48%, joint space narrowing in [thedoctorsdoctor.com]

Radiographs early in the disease typically are either normal or show slight joint space narrowing or periarticular osteopenia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Familial Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition

space narrowing Table 1. [aafp.org]

Gouty arthropathy is distinguished from rheumatoid arthritis by the absence of joint space narrowing and periarticular osteopenia. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]