Vertebral compression fractures are a common consequence of osteoporosis (reduced bone density). These fractures can cause significant pain, disability and progressive spinal deformity if not appropriately managed. They are particularly common in postmenopausal women and older adults.
Treatment requires management of both the fracture and the underlying bone quality.
Dr. Sachin Sharma believes that treatment should begin with an accurate diagnosis and an individualized approach. Not every patient requires surgery - non-surgical options are always considered first whenever clinically appropriate.