Osteoporotic spine fracture

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

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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%

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