Most common site for the osteoporotic veebral fracture is ?
Correct Answer: Dorsolumbar spine
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dorsolumbar spine Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic disorder unless complications (predominantly fractures) occur. Most common symptom of osteoporosis is back pain secondary to veebral compression fracture. Dorso-lumbar spine is the most frequent site. Other common sites of fracture are lower end radius (Colle's fracture) and fracture neck femur. Osteoporotic fracture (fragile fractures) are : (i) Fracture veebrae (most common), (ii) Colle's fracture, (iii) Fracture neck femur. Serum calcium, phosphate and alkaline phosphatase are normal in osteoporosis.
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