Vertebral body compression fracture

Case contributed by Adam Eid Ramsey, MD
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Back pain.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

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. 

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