Spinal Compression Factors: How Prevalent Is This?

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Question:

Vivian asks:

How many people suffer from spinal fractures due to osteoporosis?

Answer:
Spinal compression fractures are often caused by osteoporosis, a disease of low bone strength that affects an estimated 10 million Americans, resulting in an estimated 700,000 spinal fractures cases that can cause disabling pain, height loss, balance difficulties and a decreased quality of life. In the U.S., approximately 50 percent of women and 25 percent of men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporosis fracture in their lifetime.