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Can they see my bones in my back from a chest x-ray ?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes, you: can see the bones of the thoracic spine, although it is not the optimal means to evaluate them.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: But that doesn't mean that it would show all the details that might be needed to evaluate some spine issues.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

CXR interpretation: At a good CXR you could see the Thoracic vertebras behind the heart shadow.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Can they see my bones in my back from a chest x-ray ?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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