Most common site for the osteoporotic vertebral fracture is -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dorsolumbar spine o Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic disorder unless complications (predominantly fractures) occur,o Most common symptom of osteoporosis is back pain secondary to vertebral compression fracture.o Dorso-lumbar spine is the most frequent site.o Other common sites of fracture are lower end radius (Coile's fracture) and fracture neck femur.o Osteoporotic fracture (fragile fractures) are : (i) Fracture vertebrae (most common), (ii) Colie's fracture, (iii) Fracture neck femur.oSerum calcium, phosphate and alkaline phosphatase are normal in osteoporosis.
Dorsolumbar spine
Cervical spine
Lumbosacral spine
Dorsal spine
Metabolic Disorders Leading to Osteosclerosis