Compression Fracture WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Compression Fracture
A compression fracture is usually understood to mean a compression fracture of the spine, or vertebral compression fracture. A compression fracture occurs when a number of vertebrae in the spine are broken. A compression fracture can occur throughout the spine, but most commonly affects two or more vertebrae within the lower thoracic and upper lumbar region, sometimes referred to as the thoracolumbar section of the back. A compression fracture is nearly always a serious injury, because the spinal cord is near each of the vertebrae and is at risk whenever they shift. Aside from those experiencing severe spinal trauma, those most at risk for a compression fracture are individuals with osteoporosis.
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