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i recently asked you a question regarding the lucency in my ct scan of the neck. thank you for your fast and informative response. i was wondering about the lucency showing up because when i got an mri done the part of the report said HISTORY/INDICATION: injury with history of fracture, neck pain. i was in a auto accident as a child but unfortunately the only people who knew of my injuries were my parents and they have both passed away. basically what i am asking this time is if the mri report says that i have a history of a fracture does that mean that i have had a fracture in my neck sometime in the past ? thank you

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Hello Chris,

Thank you for your followup question.

"....HISTORY/INDICATION: injury with history of fracture, neck pain.....",  this phrase does not indicate old or new.

We have to document WHY a particular test is done.  This phrase MAY mean that there is a diagnosis of possible fracture NOW- due to the accident.  This phrase MAY mean that in the past there was a fracture.  This alerts the Radiologist to look for evidence of a particular problem, or to look in a particular area.

IF you had a fracture as a child, in all likelihood----- you would remember the lengthy treatment, even if you did not remember the injury incident.

IF you had a fracture as a child, you would no longer have a lucency, but rather probably have an opacity at the area of repair.

"History" in this context MAY mean years ago, or could mean hours ago.

Hope this helps.

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan | 718-981-9755 | www.drvictordolan.net | www.statenislandchiropractor.com | Nutrition, Sciatica, Headache, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Muscle Spasm

Experience

Palmer College Graduate 1983; Thirty years in practice in my hometown of Staten Island, New York. Expert in Neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints. Utilizing techniques such as Chiropractic via Palmer Package, Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Nutritional Guidance. I am also a Certified Nutritionist.

Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President; PKX Alumni Brother of the Year; Knights of Columbus Masons; Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publications
American Public Health Association (2003) - Oral Presentation

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979; Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983; Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567); Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986); Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996); Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998); Certified Personal Fitness Trainer; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry; Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998); Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)

Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine – Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998; Chief of Chiropractic - Doctors Hospital - New York 1997; SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Award for Most Popular Series (1996/1997/1998); Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994); SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series (1994); Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993); Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987/1988); American Public Health Association (2003); American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium Presentation - Adolescent Athletic Injury (2004)

Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island - Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001); Curtis High School Football (1988 to present)- New York City PSAL Football CHAMPION (2007)

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