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Avascular Necrosis Diagnosis (Cont.)

 
Functional Evaluation of Bone
Tests to measure the pressure inside a bone may be used when the doctor strongly suspects that a patient has avascular necrosis, despite normal results of x-rays, bone scans, and MRIs. These tests are highly sensitive and can detect increased pressure within the bone, but they do require surgery.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD