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How often does vertebral compression fracure happen?
Posted August 28th, 2008 by Matt
It is estimated that twelve to 25 percent of men and women will have compression fracture. Interestingly, sustaining a second vertebral fracture within twelve months is four times greater.
M. Sran, S. Robinovitch. Preventing fall related vertebral fractures. SPINE. August 2008. Volume 33, Number 17. Pp. 1856-1862.
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