The type of fracture in the spine that is typically caused by osteoporosis is generally referred to as a compression fracture. Women, especially those older than 50, are at greatest risk for spine fractures. Women and men who have osteoporosis have an even greater risk of spine fractures.
Symptoms
- Sudden, severe back pain
- Worsening of pain when standing or walking
- Difficulty and pain when bending or twisting
- Loss of height
- Deformity of the spine – the curved, hunchback shape
Treatment
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- Analgesics
- Bed rest
- Antiosteoporotic medications
Surgery
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- Vertebroplasty
- Kyphoplasty
- Minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation
