What Is a Compression Fracture of the Spine? The vertebrae (or "vertebral bodies") are the bones that form the spinal column. A compression fracture of the spine describes a collapse of one or more of ...

What Is a Compression Fracture of the Spine? The vertebrae (or "vertebral bodies") are the bones that form the spinal column. A compression fracture of the spine describes a collapse of one or more of ...

Purpose Interventional techniques such as vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty (with implantable devices) are the standard of care for select patients with acute vertebral compression fractures.The ...