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What imaging technique is best suited for demonstrating osteopenia?
What imaging technique is best suited for demonstrating osteopenia?
- MRI
- CT scan
- DEXA scan (correct)
- Technetium bone scan
What are pseudofractures, also known as Looser's zones?
What are pseudofractures, also known as Looser's zones?
- Highly mineralized regions of bone
- Areas of decreased bone density along bone surfaces (correct)
- Complete bone fractures
- Bands of bone material with increased density
What x-ray findings are associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by osteomalacia?
What x-ray findings are associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by osteomalacia?
- Thickening of the bone cortex
- Increased bone density
- Decreased cortical thinning
- Subperiosteal resorption and bone porosity (correct)
What is a common cause of work-related disability in individuals younger than 45 years in the United States?
What is a common cause of work-related disability in individuals younger than 45 years in the United States?
Which vitamin is commonly deficient in patients with osteomalacia?
Which vitamin is commonly deficient in patients with osteomalacia?
What is the primary role of intervertebral discs in the spinal column?
What is the primary role of intervertebral discs in the spinal column?
What is a common symptom of lumbar degenerative disc disease?
What is a common symptom of lumbar degenerative disc disease?
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What are pseudofractures?
What are pseudofractures?
Areas of decreased bone density along bone surfaces, also known as Looser's zones.
Vitamin Deficiency in Osteomalacia
Vitamin Deficiency in Osteomalacia
Vitamin D deficiency.
X-Ray Findings in Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
X-Ray Findings in Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Subperiosteal resorption and bone porosity.
Imaging for Osteopenia
Imaging for Osteopenia
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Primary Role of Intervertebral Discs
Primary Role of Intervertebral Discs
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Common Symptom of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Common Symptom of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
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