Physical examination may reveal excess sagittal convexity of the thoracic spine (hyperkyphosis, or dowager's hump), especially among patients with multiple anterior wedge fractures of the thoracic ...

That creates a wedge-shaped vertebra, which can lead to the stooped posture you might know as a dowager's hump. Doctors call it kyphosis. But most spinal compression fractures happen because of ...

In addition, the investigators measured the vertebral body shape and wedge angle using radiographs. Following fracture, the investigators found that the intradiscal pressure dropped 61% to 88% ...

This may cause the front part of the vertebral body to crush and form a wedge shape, called a compression fracture. A compression fracture can be mildly, moderately or extremely painful.

LAS VEGAS — Injections of teriparatide could encourage bony healing and fusion in the spine and prevent future fractures in patients ... In group 2, kyphosis and wedge angle of the fractured ...

The main symptom you’ll notice with a spinal compression fracture is back pain. It may start gradually and get worse over time or come on suddenly and sharply. But regardless of how it happens ...

With osteoporosis, these bones become compressed – sometimes referred to as crush, collapse or wedge fractures, depending on the effect on the vertebra. Back pain is the most common symptom. Although ...