Compression Fracture Directory

A vertebral compression fracture is a fracture that can happen when the bones of the spine break due to trauma, but it can also be caused by osteoporosis, cancer, and other conditions. Symptoms include pain, weakness, tingling, incontinence, and more. Many tests can diagnose a vertebral compression fracture. Treatment involves back braces, rest, exercise, and sometimes medications or hospital care. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how a spinal compression fracture is caused, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.

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