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Can a whiplash injury cause bone edema? i am being sent for an mri following spinal x-ray, and am a little concerned. whiplash injury 2 months ago, x-ray showed swelling and damage as well as bone oedema?
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The : The cervical spine is made up of spinal vertebrae, disks, joints, muscles and ligaments. Spinal injury may damage these structures and cause swelling, tearing and breaking of these structures. This can be seen as edema (swelling) in bones. Edema is best seen on mri. Whiplash usually injures the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, etc). Severe whiplash injuries may injure the bones and cause bone edema.
Answered 10/3/2016
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A whiplash mechanism: injury can cause bone trauma, including fracture, although as commonly used, the term "whiplash" usually implies a soft tissue injury.
Answered 11/4/2018
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