What is broken spine (vertebral fracture)?
Spinal fractures can occur in the thoracic (midback), lumbar (lower back) or cervical (upper back) regions of the spine. A breakage of the spinal vertebrae may be due to trauma or osteoporosis.
How do members experience broken spine (vertebral fracture)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with broken spine (vertebral fracture)*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Hip replacement pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Crushed vertebra
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for broken spine (vertebral fracture)*
Who has broken spine (vertebral fracture) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 34 | |
| 40s | 51 | |
| 50s | 85 | |
| 60s | 99 | |
| 70+ | 66 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 106 | |
| Female | 225 |