Chromium Tablets

 

This baseline GE Healthcare spine image shows a chromium tablet (orange circle).

This followup GE Healthcare spine image a day later shows the position of the chromium tablet (orange circle).

Case Description:

These GE Healthcare lumbar spine images show chromium tablets at baseline and on the next day.

Credit:

E. Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE, CCD, New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center

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