bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Basic Calcium Phosphate Crystal Deposition Disease
Diagnosis
X-rays Microscopic examination of joint fluid crystals, doctors take X-rays . These crystals are sometimes visible on x-rays around the joints, and not usually in the joint cartilage. Doctors may also need to use a needle to withdraw joint fluid ( Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) ) and test it for crystals. Basic 