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Are vertebral crush fractures caused by the collapse of weakened vertebrae? what causes the collapse?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Yes: Two variables are bone strength and compressive energy applied the weaker the bone the less energy required to crush vertebra low energy fractures are in weak bone

Dr Hoffman agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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