Can CT Scans miss things??What's wrong with me?

Is it Possible for some injuries to go undetected in a CT scan and MRI? I crushed my T6 vertebrae about 1 month ago and I have very unusual symptoms unfolding. I have been losing feeling in my left leg for about 5 seconds with out warning then it instantly comes back. Anyone have any idea of what is going on?

Thanks for your answers! Worse

Thanks so far here is some more info-Additional Info: I have had three neurosurgeons look at my case which includes the chief neurosurgeon of adult and pediatric neurosurgery at the University Of Alberta Hospital. I was suppose to be in a clamshell brace however the swelling an my rib cage offered support and stability, thus I never received the brace, I have been feeling nauseated and I have experienced dizziness.

Yes, it is possible. Did they do a nuclear scan? If not you may want to request that. Otherwise, I would seek out a Neuro Surgeon. They work with those kind of issues.

Anytime a vertebra is crushed, that's quite serious! You should be in a brace and have it immobilized, possibly even get surgery if warranted. The crushed bone can shred the nerve; You COULD lose mobility in your leg permanently! Get to a doc and get that brace! Good luck... Report It

When scans do not help then consult a homeopath and that would really help you.

That is why the process of elimination can work so well in the medical field. The CT is doing as it should and ruling out possibilties or those things hidden that it "could" be.
However, there is always room for human error. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Go for a second or third opinion. It is good to have a few sets of eyes look at a scan. Is there a Mayo Clinic near where you live? They have branches in Florida and Arizona in addition to the original in Minnesota. Don't give up.

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Hi Matt, You may have a pinched nerve in your back. Go see your doctor,and tell him about losing feeling in your leg. A.S.A.P. A Friend.

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I am not being silly: I wish you could see "Dr. House", I am sure he would be able to come up with a diagnosis. Along with his team.
On second thought, why don't you try running your symptoms by the writers and see if they would make a show about you. I am so NOT kidding. Please, you know the show, "House"?
Also, maybe your nerves and stuff are just all just trying to figure out a new way to comunicate.
None of what I just wrote was in any way supposed to be silly, I really was thinking of the show that solves everything.
I do hope you feel better. Get better. OK.

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