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I broke metatarsal bone nondisplaced & is healing well. if osteoporosis caused break would it be evident on x-ray. orthopedic dr. didn't mention it?
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Yes, the density: Of the bone could be evaluated it would be washed out. I would have your vitamin D levels checked.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Standard X-rays : are unreliable for diagnosing osteoporosis. X-rays can only detect severe bone density loss. DEXA scan would be much more accurate if osteoporosis is suspected.
Answered 8/4/2014
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