Back & Spine
Vertebral Compression Fracture
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat vertebral compression fracture.
Overview
What is Vertebral Compression Fracture?
A vertebral compression fracture is a collapse of a spinal vertebra, most often related to osteoporosis. It causes sudden back pain and height loss, and minimally invasive procedures like kyphoplasty can help.
Common symptoms
Sudden, severe back pain after minor strain or a fall
Pain that worsens with standing or walking
Loss of height or a stooped posture over time
Tenderness over the spine
What causes it
Osteoporosis and weakened bone
Falls or lifting injuries
Spine tumors (less common)
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Epidural Steroid Injectionsthe most common interventional spine treatment
Radiofrequency Ablationlonger-lasting relief for facet pain
Spinal Cord Stimulatorsfor pain that persists after other care
Kyphoplastyminimally invasive fracture repair
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.