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Are compression fractures more common in the thoracic or lumbar spines? Why?
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Thoracic spine more common because it is kyphotic
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A vacuum sign on x-ray implies what two characteristics of this fracture?
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Osteonecrosis
Nonhealing |
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How can compression fracture acuity be best evaluated?
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Short tau inversion recovery (STIR) MRI
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What are the five risk factors (in descending significance) for a vertebral compression fracture?
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Prior compression fractures
Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) Family history Premature menopause Smoking |
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After taking bisphosphonates for 1 year, how much does a patient's risk of compression fracture decrease?
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60%
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