Among patients with compression fractures, outcomes of disability, back pain, and progression of anterior body compression were similar among those treated without a brace or with soft or rigid braces ...

ROSEMONT, Ill.--Compression fractures in the spine due to osteoporosis, a common condition causing progressive bone loss and increased fracture risk, are especially common in older women. A new study ...

If you're a senior with back pain or who struggles to stand from a sitting position, it may be more than just muscle strain or arthritis. While those issues get a lot of attention, a common cause is ...

Compression fractures of the neck, chest and lower spine are more common than hip fractures. They can cause loss of function, chronic pain, depression, and loss of independence. For all these reasons, ...

Vertebral fracture refers to a break in any of the bones (vertebrae) of the spinal column. Vertebral compression fractures usually occur when the front of the vertebral body collapses, and may be ...

Compression fractures in the spine due to osteoporosis, a common condition causing progressive bone loss and increased fracture risk are common in older women. A new study appearing in the December ...