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Would mri show if avascular necrosis was present or could it miss it?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Would not miss it!: Mri will pick up the earliest phases of avn, inclding subchondral marrow edema. There is no more sensitive test.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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