*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • An almost 90-year-old friend has osteoporosis. In January, she collapsed while walking home. Now, five months ...

PURPOSE: We prospectively evaluated the safety and efficacy of kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteolytic vertebral compression fractures resulting from multiple myeloma. The principle symptoms in ...

If you're a senior with back pain or who struggles to stand from a sitting position, it may be more than just muscle strain or arthritis. While those issues get a lot of attention, a common cause is ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends against vertebroplasty for acute compression fractures because of the high complication rate with the procedure. Vertebroplasty involves the use ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Although cement augmentation did not alter the rate of secondary fracture after osteoporotic ...

A compression fracture occurs in the bones of the spine, called the vertebrae. It happens most often due to osteoporosis but can also happen with trauma or falls. With a compression fracture, the ...

If you’re over 60, chances are good you know someone who has dealt with a compression fracture in their spine. Vertebral compression fractures are injuries to the large bony part of the spine that can ...