What is compression fracture of spine?
A compression fracture occurs when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squashed, or compressed, to a smaller height. Osteoporosis is the most common cause. It may also be caused trauma to the back, tumors that started in the bone or spread to the bone from elsewhere.
How do members experience compression fracture of spine?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with compression fracture of spine*
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Back pain
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for compression fracture of spine*
Who has compression fracture of spine on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 24 | |
| 50s | 45 | |
| 60s | 62 | |
| 70+ | 65 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 54 | |
| Female | 161 |