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Thoracic back pain and kyphosis. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 91
Gender: Female
From the case:
Osteoporotic spinal compression fracture
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Generalized osteopenia and wedged compression fracture of T8 with greater than 80% decreased vertebral height.
There is also associated kyphosis.
Case Discussion
In the absence of significant trauma and given the age of the patient, appearances are compatible with osteoporotic crush fracture.