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Osteoporosis laboratory findings
Hyperparathyroidism laboratory findings
Vitamin D deficiency physical examination
Hyperparathyroidism physical examination
Bone or cartilage mass imaging
Bone or cartilage mass laboratory studies
Osteomyelitis laboratory findings
Bone or cartilage mass evaluation