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Collapsing fracture of vertebrae
Compression fracture is a collapsing fracture of the vertebrae due to osteoporosis or severe external impact. Patients with osteoporosis can cause compression fractures even by minor accidents such as slipping on the buttocks or coughing. Especially, in the winter, compression fracture happens more often because body movements tend to be less flexible and it is easier fall or slip, resulting in more frequent compression fractures.
Severe pain in movement or changing postures
Osteoporosis, aging of bones, trauma
Diagnosis : BMD(Bone Mineral Density), X-ray, CT, MRI
Non-surgical treatment
It may be cured by itself but over an extended time.
Surgical treatment