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A member asked:
I broke my arm in several places. when hospital did x-rays my forearm has a large white patch on the bone?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not sure: Bone is normally white on x-ray. I would have to see the area you are concerned about. That is the only way I can know we are looking at the same thing.
Answered 12/21/2016
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