Spinal Compression Fracture

Applies to: Back

Spinal Compression Fracture

A Spinal Compression Fracture is a collapse of the vertebra due to trauma or weakening of the vertebra. This weakening is often the result of osteoporosis, lesions from tumors, or infection. The kind of trauma that could cause a Spinal Compression Fracture in healthy individuals is usually due to suffering extreme vertical shocks. These fractures appear as wedge deformities in lateral views of plain X-rays. Acute fractures can cause severe back pain. For example, compression fractures that develop gradually through osteoporosis may not cause symptoms at first but may later lead to loss of height and back pain.

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