Spinal compression fractures are fairly common as people age, and while they heal without the need for surgery most of the time, that's not always the case.A spinal compression fracture happens when ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting back surgery to fix fractures caused by compression of the spine may not be any more beneficial than more conservative treatments, according to a new study of ...

THURSDAY, May 10, 2018 -- In a new study, a widely used form of spinal surgery was no more effective than placebo in treating spinal fracture pain for people with osteoporosis. Researchers and experts ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Vertebral compression fractures are most commonly caused by osteoporosis, but these injuries can also result ...

The pain of a compression fracture is not always relieved by medication and bedrest. When broken vertebrae are the source of discomfort, unconventional solutions might be the best option for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with an acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture and hypoalbuminemia based on preoperative ...

Vertebral compression fractures are caused by the loss of bone mass from aging, osteoporosis, or cancer. They are painful and affect more than just your spine. We spoke with Dr. Jay Jagannathan of to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • An almost 90-year-old friend has osteoporosis. In January, she collapsed while walking home. Now, five months ...