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What
will x-ray’s indicate?
X-rays can, among other things, indicate whether any of the bones in your neck or back are broken or shifted. While most back and neck injuries do not involve broken vertebrae, when they do, it can cause severe problems including paralysis and death. The spinal cord has the consistency of toothpaste and if any of the bone material cuts into it, the results can be catastrophic.
If the vertebra is fractured or compressed but does not compromise the spinal cord, treatment is often conservative. However, in some cases, the physician may opt to apply a cement to mend the vertebrae. This procedure is called a Vertebroplasty.
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