The Type and Effect
of Vertebral Fractures

• central vertebral deformity (biconcave)
• wedge, most common at anterior or posterior of vertebrae
• crush, involving anterior, posterior and central elements

Normal Posture
Normal Spine Segment

Compression Fracture
Normally no symptoms until a bone breaks. May have associated pain

Advanced Osteoporosis
and 'Dowager's Hump'

• Loss of Height
• Spine deformity
• Often severe Pain,
• Loss of Mobility