How Is Osteonecrosis Diagnosed?
To diagnose osteonecrosis, your doctor will take your medical history and do a physical exam. Your doctor may then order one or more tests to see which bones are affected:
- X ray
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Bone scan
- Bone biopsy
- Measure of the pressure inside the bone
Treatment helps more if the disease is diagnosed early.