Determination of the painful level in osteoporotic vertebral fractures-Retrospective comparison between plain film, bone scan, and magnetic resonance imaging

For patients with single-level compression fracture, the painful level in osteoporotic vertebral fractures can be determined by plain film and bone scan testing. Vacuum cleft sign noted on plain film may be enough to localize the level of pain. However, MRI testing is further needed in multiple osteoporotic vertebral fracture patients.