Compression Fractures

Compression fractures in the spine occur when there is a collapse of a vertebra. Compression fractures in the spine can be caused by injury, but often occur in patients with arthritis or osteoporosis. Almost two-thirds of spinal compression fractures are never diagnosed because many patients think their back pain is merely a sign of aging and arthritis.

Treatment Options:

• Kyphoplasty
• Vertebroplasty