Osteoporotic vertebral body fracture

Very different degrees of pain, often diffuse, sometimes severe. In osteoporotic vertebral body fractures, usually without neurological deficits.

Osteoporosis cannot usually be attributed to a single factor. Medication or hormonal changes can cause bone material in the body to break down faster than it builds up. In these cases, the bones gradually become less stable. Due to this condition, a vertebral fracture can occur without any strong external force. This is referred to as an osteoporotic vertebral body fracture. Fractures can occur anywhere in the spine.

Only an unstable fracture that pinches surrounding nerves or the intervertebral discs or endangers surrounding organs should be treated with minimally invasive surgery. In some cases, instrumental stabilization is required. In older people, cementing the fractured vertebral body is an effective minimally invasive treatment option (kyphoplasty).

Accompanying therapy for osteoporosis:

If a vertebral body fracture occurs as a result of osteoporosis, diagnostic clarification and targeted treatment of the reduced bone density with compensation for the frequently present vitamin D deficiency and the hormonal situation is just as important.