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What causes stress fx in femur and tibia -ortho dx. no trauma no osteoporosis -bone density scan normal? bone scan scheduled. what might it show?
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STRESSFX: If there is no pain do nothing . If painful get MRI of that spot to confirm diagnosis.
Answered 10/4/2016
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