A member asked:

How do i know how strong my bone is after orif&nailing of tibia as it heals?only clear xray enough 2determine bone strength or other technics r there

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X-ray should: X-ray should be enough to see fractured bone is healed but if you think you are high risk for osteopenia or osteoporosis DEXA scan might be helpful. Do not forget about high calcium diet and Vit D supplement .

Answered 6/28/2014

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