A 65-year-old man has back pain and stiffness that lasts about 10 minutes in the morning, improving with rest. X-ray shows osteophytes and disc narrow...

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A 65-year-old man has back pain and stiffness that lasts about 10 minutes in the morning, improving with rest. X-ray shows osteophytes and disc narrowing. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis (spondylosis)

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Ankylosing spondylitis

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Rheumatoid arthritis of the spine

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Osteoporotic compression fracture

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Multiple myeloma

Back Pain — UKMLA MCQ

A 65-year-old man has back pain and stiffness that lasts about 10 minutes in the morning, improving with rest. X-ray shows osteophytes and disc narrowing. What is the most likely diagnosis?