Certain medications: Long-term use of steroids can impact bone strength Recognising the early signs of osteoporosis compression fracture can help in seeking treatment, and reducing the risk of ...

A study in France has found that pamidronate (a bone antiresorptive agent) provides rapid and sustained pain relief in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), although ...

Although often viewed as benign injuries, clavicular fractures ... or a compression lesion involving the underlying brachial plexus or vascular structures. Treatment options include nonsurgical ...

[23] Operative treatment facilitates anatomic reduction and, by allowing early motion, results in better restoration of function. Infection is infrequent, even with open fractures, though hardware ...

The main cause of compression fracture is osteoporosis. However, there are a few factors that can elevate the risk: Age: Bone density naturally decreases as we get older. Gender: Women ...