Vertebral fractures are frequently not clinically apparent. To determine vertebral fracture occurrence one would have to do screening radiographs periodically. Lifetime risk is the likelihood of developing a fracture after the age of 50. The statistical data may not show the true public health impact of the fracture event. Severe and irreversible results such as death and paralysis, although very rare, may occur.
Vertebral fractures are without a clear definition.
There are various appearances that are commonly associated with osteoporosis. Clinical Osteoporosis may be divided into two subsets. One is Generalized the other is Regional . Generalized osteoporosis may further be divided into primary and secondary etiologies. Our discussion will focus on the primary form.