A 89-year-old female asked:
I have three compression fractures in my vertebrae due to osteo. too old for surgery. rib cage pain and feel like i am breaking into. i have brace.
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Dr. Mena Mesihaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 17 years experience
Endocrinologist: Seeing a specialist that deals with metabolic bone disease is where i would start. They can see what treatments you have taken for osteoporosis and see if they can modify those treatments to avoid future fractures.
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Dr. Kevin Vaughtanswered
30 years experience
Consider options: You may benefit from an evaluation by a spine surgeon. A procedure called kyphoplasty may be an option. Check out kyphon.Com.
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