Osteoporosis makes the bones in the spine brittle that can lead to fractures while performing daily activities.

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures, also known as spinal compression fractures ... study that assessed the effectiveness of ...

Spinal cord compression can also occur in sarcoma, myeloma, leukemia, thyroid cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Favorable response to treatment directly correlates ...

A study in France has found that pamidronate (a bone antiresorptive agent) provides rapid and sustained pain relief in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), although ...

Imagine going about your day, taking a simple walk with a friend, and suddenly a minor fall turns into a life-changing injury ...

Women 50 to 60 who got two IV infusions of zoledronate (Reclast) within five years had a 44% lower risk of spinal fractures, ...

Even with treatment, physicians are unsure if ... always have a greater risk for developing hip or vertebral spine compression fractures. As the home team took control of the game, we discussed ...

The case of an avulsion fracture occurring in an 18 year old athlete after repeated running is presented. The fracture involved the tensor fascia lata muscle and the external oblique abdominal muscle.

The main cause of compression fracture is osteoporosis. However, there are a few factors that can elevate the risk: Age: Bone density naturally decreases as we get older. Gender: Women ...