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What Exactly Does Linear Density Mean?
What exactly does linear density mean??? If fell October 30 of this year backwards off a curb and it was sore immediately but otherwise alright. I was ill with laryngitis and allergies. A follow up xray reveals a lnear density which could be scar tissue but it is better than the first xray. Should I be concerned about it and have another one done to follow up again. Could it be old bleeding in that area??? Thank you, Ms. Vivadelli
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
Linear density in the bone may mean a hair line fracture without displacement.
Since in the second Xray the image is better that means that it is in the process of healing.
I suggest you follow it up after 2 month with anither Xray.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
Linear density in the bone may mean a hair line fracture without displacement.
Since in the second Xray the image is better that means that it is in the process of healing.
I suggest you follow it up after 2 month with anither Xray.
Dr. Selmani
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