Osteoporotic Compression Fractures

Osteoporotic Compression Fractures

Osteoporotic compression fractures are a major cause of mid-thoracic and upper lower back pain in elderly women. This type of fracture is caused by osteoporosis, and not always by trauma, although fractures can occur from a fall. Patients may experience debilitating mid-thoracic and lower back pain, a decline in mobility, and a decline in the…