new bone is formed.

This process helps maintain strength and adapt the skeleton to the stresses placed upon it.

Certain diseases can disrupt this balance.

A destructive tumor, for example, can cause abnormal tissue to replace or weaken normal bone.

Other conditions can also alter bone structure, which is why an abnormal appearance on imaging does not automatically equal cancer.

Doctors interpret imaging based on the location, pattern, shape, margins, surrounding tissue, and clinical history.

A Weak Bone Can Increase the Risk of Fracture

When a disease substantially weakens bone,

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