Spinal fractures in the elderly are preventable with simple X-rays - EurekAlert

Among older people, vertebral compression fractures are very common, and those with such fractures are at high risk of incurring new ones. Findings in a new thesis from the University of Gothenburg indicate that a simple X-ray method should be introduced as a…

image: Lisa Johanssonview more  Credit: Petter Johansson Among older people, vertebral compression fractures are very common, and those with such fractures are at high risk of incurring new ones. F… [+3461 chars]

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