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Would a spinal compression fracture show on ct scan 5 yrs later?
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Yes: If you had a definitive fracture of the ? Thoracic or lumbar spine 5 years ago from trauma( mva, fall etc.) then a good quality ct scan w/ appropriate 'cuts' should be able to visualize in most cases the healed vertebral body fracture.If it was a 'questionable ' fx. Or one sustained w/ minor trauma it may not be seen or appreciated.
Answered 4/14/2015
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Yes: The results of same will show up!
Answered 4/14/2015
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Yes: Compression fracture of the spine is when the vertebral body (bone of the spine) has collapsed on itself. While the bone may heal, the loss of height of the bone is usually still seen and an should be apparent on CT imaging if that bone is included on the exam. However may need to have images reviewed in the sagittal and coronal planes for it to be seen.
Answered 5/30/2016
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