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Are vertebral compression fractures common?
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Yes: They occur in older patients usually due to osteoporosis. Women are affected 6:1 compared to men.
Answered 11/24/2019
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Yes especially with: Older age in females related to decreased bone density.
Answered 3/23/2019
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Yes: Particularly in the elderly due to frequent falls and osteoporosis. They are also commonly seen in trauma patients.
Answered 8/24/2014
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