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Back pain.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Vertebral body compression fracture
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There is mild degree of compression of T11 vertebral body.
Case Discussion
Compression fracture is diagnosed when there is a 20% or more loss of vertebral height.