Dear Dr. Roach: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and ...

Compression fracture treatments can be surgical or nonsurgical, depending on the severity of the injury. A compression fracture typically occurs in the vertebrae (bones of the spine) and can reduce ...

A 73 year-old woman presented with severe back pain. Here neurological exam was normal other than severe paravertebral muscle spasm. Lumbar Compression Fracture: (Left) T1-weighted sagittal MRI of the ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

A compression fracture occurs in the bones of the spine, called the vertebrae. It happens most often due to osteoporosis but can also happen with trauma or falls. With a compression fracture, the ...

Treatment and recovery for a spinal fracture depend on the severity and location. A minor fracture may heal on its own in a few weeks, while a serious injury may require surgery and months to heal. A ...