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FIGURE 16. New-onset back pain with numerous compression fractures and kyphoplasties. (A) 3D CT of spine and pelvis showing numerous compression fractures. (B) Midsagittal slice through 3D column showing kyphoplasties and fractures. (C) 18F and CT fusion image showing several compression fractures, including new L1 superior endplate fracture and right rib fracture. (D) Fusion of 18F scan with CT scan showing readily identifiable correlation of vertebral bodies and areas of disease, including localization of compression fractures and facet disease. Normal activity around kyphoplasties (chalky white interiors of several vertebral bodies) may indicate adequate stabilization after cementing.
