Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures are like that stubborn patient who swears they’ll be fine with bed rest and ...

If you’re over 60, chances are good you know someone who has dealt with a compression fracture in their spine. Vertebral compression fractures are injuries to the large bony part of the spine that can ...

UD engineer Michael Hast leads an NIH-funded effort to identify impaired bone healing earlier with MRI-based computer models ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and ...

Compression fractures of the neck, chest and lower spine are more common than hip fractures. They can cause loss of function, chronic pain, depression, and loss of independence. For all these reasons, ...