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This is my x-ray diagnostic "no focal bone lesion, thoracic vertebral body compression fracture, degenerative bony lipping or disc height loss is see?

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That is normal: The radiologist when they read a film will often say what they don't see to show that they looked for it. A focal bone lesion is a tumor or fracture. A compression fracture is a fracture from trauma or osteoporosis. Disc loss height and degenerative body spurs are signs of arthritis. So what you quote here is the radiologist saying that they do not see any of that.

Answered 9/16/2019

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

X-ray findings: In short, the report is saying that nothing abnormal is seen. There is no bone lesion seen, no compression fracture seen, no degenerative bony lipping seen, and no disc height loss seen. I would interpret that as good news!

Answered 4/12/2013

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