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compression in thoracic vertebrae
Does anyone know if arthritic changes in thoracic spine can cause a compression in one of the vertebrae? I had an x-ray after having constant back pain and the result was compression of the vertebrae and spurring. If the arthritis didn't cause the compression, could a very old injury ( 30 years+), which resulted in fracture of a verterbrae, cause a compression so many years later?
I'm scheduled to have a bone scan and bone density test but wonder why not an MRI instead of bone scan?
I'm scheduled to have a bone scan and bone density test but wonder why not an MRI instead of bone scan?
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Hi there!
Well, long term degenerative changes could cause compression and the same could result from both long term inflammation and degeneration or an acute injury. The likely possibility in your case is probably a mix of both these factors. A bone scan is more sensitive for detecting bone/ vertebral issues than an MRI, the latter being commonly used to see soft tissue details.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
Well, long term degenerative changes could cause compression and the same could result from both long term inflammation and degeneration or an acute injury. The likely possibility in your case is probably a mix of both these factors. A bone scan is more sensitive for detecting bone/ vertebral issues than an MRI, the latter being commonly used to see soft tissue details.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
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