In trying to understand my leg problems, I had a Thoracic MRI. It showed a possible T12 fracture. But it wasn't able to get a good view of the pedicle.
The radiologist suggested a CT scan, which would show the pedicle.
I made an appointment with a spine doc, but they'd only let me see his PA. He seemed fairly competent. They took customary xrays before he even saw me.
He said there's nothing they would do for this fx.
But I do have a lot of muscle pain right next to that fx, but he said there's nothing but pain control measures for that.
I tried to leave him a message asking if he actually could see the pedicle and he told the message-taker to tell me, "It's just as I told her......no surgery needed".......which didn't really answer my question.
I thought I'd ask here if anyone ever had a stress fx in their Thoracic spine and also had a fx of the pedicle. What were your symptoms?
It's unfortunate that it seems fairly routine to have to see PAs first. I suppose it's necessary with all the patients they have now.
Thanks.