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I have tendonitis, do i need an xray?
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Not necessarily: X-rays may sometimes show calcium deposits in chronic long-term tendinitis. However, most of the time, tendinitis can be properly diagnosed by your physician with a good old-fashioned physical exam.
Answered 5/16/2013
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Only if: There is concerns for a fractured bone.
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