Vertebral compression fracture

Case contributed by Oscar Valenzuela
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell down the stairs, severe lower back pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Irregular shape and volume loss of T12 vertebral body, taking on a classic wedge-shaped form.

Irregularity and volume loss of T12 vertebral body, taking on a classic wedge-shaped form.

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