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Can vertebral compression fractures regenerate spontaneously?

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Thus the regeneration which I presume healing is a natural process but the vertebral body remains deformed. Many times, osteoporotic compression fractures do go unrecognized since the rate of compression is very low and the vertebral body collapses micrscopically. read more

osteoporosis can cause spontaneous spine compression fractures Osteoporosis, or weakening of bone due to demineralisation, is another cause of spine compression fractures as the bones become more brittle with advancing age. read more

Even coughing or sneezing can cause compression fractures if you have severe osteoporosis. After a number of small compression fractures, your body begins to show the effects. The strength and shape of the spine can change. You lose height because your spine is shorter. Most compression fractures happen in the front of the vertebra. read more

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