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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 18, 2023 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
kristy2,
only about 1/3 of spinal compression fractures are detected. X- ray is not excellent in this regard. If you have lost vertebral height an x-ray will suffice for detection. The pattern for osteoporotic vertebral fractures is that once you begin to fracture the fracture will deepen gradually. Don't be content if the x-ray is negative for fracture when you are having pain that seems to muscular during your regular activities. Ask for a CT scan.
I hope you are not fracturing, but it is so good if you and your doctor are catching it early.
https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/osteoporosis/diagnosing-vertebral-compression-fractures#:~:text=However%2C%20in%20the%20spine%20a,and%20pains%20that%20accompany%20aging.
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@gently I wonder if that statistic is due to x-rays being done too early.
I had a terrible fall in 2006 and was in horrible pain for months while my doc kept telling me the x-ray was negative for fractures. I finally saw a specialist who did an x-ray and told me it takes a day or two to get an accurate x-ray of a spinal compression fracture.
I would try an x-ray first to avoid the extra radiation. And if x-ray is negative I might ask for an MRI which can also look at soft tissue I believe.