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Injured back 6 months ago. ct scan says no pars fracture but mild right facet arthropapy. hurts on both sides and feels best when waking up in morning?

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CT mainly bone: Ct examination of spine mainly detects osseous abnormalities such as pars defects or facet arthropathy. Mr exam of spine more sensitive for nerve impingements and disc abnormalities. These soft tissue problems could explain opposite side symptoms.

Answered 2/15/2014

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A member asked:

Injured back 6 months ago. ct scan says no pars fracture but mild right facet arthropapy. hurts on both sides and feels best when waking up in morning?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

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