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FIG 4. Examples of compression fractures.
A, An 87-year-old man with recent compression fracture of L3 and Schmorl's node at the superior endplate of L2. The 1H MRS at L2 revealed a LWR of 2.3, for a %FF of 70, which is relatively high for this age group.
B, An 80-year-old woman with recent compression fracture of L1, probable fracture at the inferior L3 vertebral body, and inferior endplate depression at L4 and L5. The 1H MRS at L2 shows a very prominent lipid peak. The LWR measured 2.4, for a %FF of 71, which is relatively high for this age group.
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