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Can a DEXA be accurate when you’re healing from a spinal fracture?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 30 9:14am | Replies (12)
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Dxa wouldn't be reliable at T12, but they don't measure T12 and wouldn't measure a fractured vertebra. A fractured T12 could result in increased pressure at the lumbar level. We sometimes lose trabecular bone long before it is evidenced as pain or compression. If the lumbar spine is showing bone loss, you might consider an osteoporosis medication.

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mary1951 | @mary1951 | Jan 29 9:33am

Hi @gently, Could you explain what you meant when you said that a fractured T12 could result in increased pressure at the lumbar level?

Just trying to understand how my T9 and T11 fractures might impact my lumbar spine and possible affect my Dexa score.

Thanks.

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