If those fractures were accumulated over the years it'd still cause pain and incapitate her activities. Especially the broken ribs. I can't imagine anyone moving around with a broken vertebate unnoticed.
that should read... if those fractures were hairline fractures accumulated over the years
Dr. Walker, the doctor who interpreted the results, was deposed regarding these injuries. It was his opinion that the injuries occurred more likely within the previous 12 - 18 months of the scan having been taken. I'm not sure who it was that posted that deposition. I'll ping a couple FReepers who may know where to locate his comments, or knows who's posted Dr. Walker's testimony on another thread.