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6. Avascular Necrosis Diagnosis

When someone visits his doctor with concerns about his joints, the doctor will do a physical exam to check for tenderness and range of motion. Imaging tests are useful in the diagnosis of avascular necrosis. X-rays can show the bone changes that take place in the later stages of avascular necrosis. MRIs can produce more detailed images of bone, revealing early changes that may help diagnose the condition more quickly. Bone scans require the doctor inject a small amount of radioactive material into the vein. The material travels to parts of the bone that are either healing or injured, showing up as bright spots on an imaging plate.

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