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What does "overlapping structures limit visualization" mean on a thoracic spine x-ray?

I want to know what does "overlapping structures limit visualization" mean on a thoracic spine x-ray?

Female | 54 years old

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RadiologistRadiologist
It means other normal bones are seen on top of the structures evaluated. You are taking a 3D structure like the pelvis and making it 2D with X-rays. This can limit evaluation at times.

Dr Cox