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Thoracic Spine X-Ray
Alternate Names : Back Films, Spine X-Ray, Thoracic Spine Films, Thoracic X-Ray, Vertebral Radiography, X-Ray - Spine
DefinitionA thoracic spine X-ray is an X-ray of the 12 chest (thoracic) vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage which cushion them.
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Why is the Test Performed?
The X-ray helps evaluate bone injuries, disease of the bone, tumors of the bone, or cartilage loss.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
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• Risks
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• Osteoporosis
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• Broken Bone
Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : Jeffrey Brown, M.D., Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
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