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What is the earliest bony change of osteomyelitis on X-rays?

A
Loss of soft tissue planes
B
Periosteal reaction
C
Sequestrum formation
D
Lytic defects
High-Yield Explanation
Pyogenic osteomyelitis on X-ray in 24-48 hours will show loss of soft tissue planes (earliest change on X-ray). Day 7 to 10-solid periosteal reaction (earliest bony change on X-ray).

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