Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Vertebral fracture is usually a pathological fracture due to osteoporosis. * Diagnosis ** X-ray * Clinical features ** Loss of height ** Local pain on percussion ** Progressive kyphosis * Stable fractures ** Most osteoporotic vertebral fractures are stable ** Most develop slowly over time and are therefore asymptomatic ** The structural stability of the spine remains intact ** No neurological problems ** Treated conservatively **..."
