### Patient: Doctor, I am experiencing pain and stiffness in my joints. It's difficult for me to move and perform daily tasks. I was wondering if you could tell me what's going on?
### Doctor: It sounds like you may be experiencing osteoarthritis. To confirm this, we will need to conduct a radiographic imaging procedure, specifically a plain x-ray or X-ray. This will allow us to view your joints and see if there are any signs of arthritis. Depending on the severity of the arthritis, we may also recommend physical therapy exercises, other non-OR therapeutic procedures on the musculoskeletal system, or medications to help manage the pain. Additionally, we may need to do a lipid panel and a hemoglobin A1c test to assess your underlying health status. If the arthritis is severe or if we need more detailed information, we may also recommend a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test.