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 Compression Fractures, Case 106

T
scores

Area
(cm2)

BMC
(g)

BMD
(g/cm2)

-2.4

9.17

6.09

0.664

-3.8

10.76

6.57

0.610

-3.7

13.71

9.23

0.673

-3.3

14.90

11.27

0.756

 

 

 

Check boxes to exclude

L1

L2

L3

L4

Consensus exclusions

L1

L2

L3

L4
Comments: L1 is excluded based on a focal structural anomaly and T-score discrepancy. The DXA image suggests a compression fracture at L1, given the decrease in vertebral height when compared to T12 and L2. VFA images confirm the fracture.

AP VFA

Lateral VFA

 

 

 

 

Lateral VFA -
Compression Fracture

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