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2. Vertebral compression fracture - Wikipedia

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   A compression fracture is a collapse of a vertebra. It may be due to trauma or due to a weakening of the vertebra (compare with burst fracture ). This weakening is seen in patients with osteoporosis or osteogenesis imperfecta , lytic lesions from metastatic or primary tumors , [ 1 ] or infection. [ 2 ]

3. Why do you shrink when you get older? Experts explain

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   Osteoporosis can lead to spinal compression fractures, which are small breaks in the vertebrae of your spine, Catic explains. "In a lot of cases, people don't even realize this happens," she says.

4. Osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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   The symptoms of a vertebral collapse ("compression fracture") are sudden back pain, often with radicular pain (shooting pain due to nerve root compression) and rarely with spinal cord compression or cauda equina syndrome. Multiple vertebral fractures lead to a stooped posture, loss of height, and chronic pain with resultant reduction in ...

5. Spinal fracture - Wikipedia

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   A spinal fracture, also called a vertebral fracture or a broken back, is a fracture affecting the vertebrae of the spinal column. Most types of spinal fracture confer a significant risk of spinal cord injury. After the immediate trauma, there is a risk of spinal cord injury (or worsening of an already injured spine) if the fracture is unstable ...

6. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy - Wikipedia

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   In older patients, the low bone density of the spine is unable to support the weight of the body. This gives rise to CSM via vertebral compression fractures [14] promoting further compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots.

7. Experts Say Weight Lifting Is The Fountain Of Youth. Here's ...

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   Similarly, rotational exercises involving twisting of the spine are great for core strength and mobility, but can increase the risk of spinal compression fractures for those with advanced bone ...