Presentation
Back pain
Patient Data
Gender: Unknown
From the case:
Osteoporotic spine fracture
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Osteoporotic spinal compression fracture
Case Discussion
Vertebral fracture should be diagnosed when there is loss of height in the anterior, middle, or posterior dimension of the vertebral body that exceeds 20%.
Osteoporotic spine fractures can be graded based on vertebral height loss, as:
- mild: 20-25%
- moderate: 25-40%
- or severe: >40%