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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. Senile osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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   Senile osteoporosis has been recently recognized as a geriatric syndrome with a particular pathophysiology. There are different classification of osteoporosis: primary, in which bone loss is a result of aging and secondary, in which bone loss occurs from various clinical and lifestyle factors. [1]

5. Camptocormia - Wikipedia

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   Camptocormia, also known as bent spine syndrome (BSS), is a symptom of a multitude of diseases that is most commonly seen in the elderly. It is identified by an abnormal thoracolumbar spinal flexion, which is a forward bending of the lower joints of the spine, occurring in a standing position. In order to be classified as BSS, the anterior ...

6. 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 ...

7. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults ...

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   Vitamin D supplements with or without calcium, while necessary for overall health, have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the ...