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Non-osteoporotic multilevel contiguous vertebral compression: a rare clinical case report
Wongthawat Liawrungrueang1, Watcharaporn Cholamjiak2, Peem Sarasombath3
1Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.
Journal of Spine Surgery (Hong Kong)
|October 15, 2025
Summary
High-energy trauma can cause rare multilevel vertebral compression fractures even in individuals with normal bone density. This case demonstrates successful surgical stabilization and recovery for such spinal injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Multiple-level contiguous vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are typically linked to osteoporosis or pathological conditions.
- VCFs in individuals with normal bone mineral density following high-energy trauma are exceedingly rare.
Keywords:
Traumatic spinal fracturecalcaneal fracturecase reportmultilevel vertebral compression fracture (multilevel VCF)non-osteoporotic fractureMore Related Videos
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