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A compression fracture is a common problem in patients with osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone thinning. Most often seen in the spine, a compression fracture occurs when the bone cannot adequately support the body. Often this injury follows seemingly minor trauma, and can cause significant pain and disability.
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