Fractures caused by osteoporosis most often occur in the spine. These spinal fractures — called vertebral compression fractures — are almost twice as common as other fractures typically linked to osteoporosis, such as broken hips and wrists.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
In lumbar spinal stenosis, the space around the spinal cord in the lumbar spine (lower back) narrows. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots, and can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine commonly seen in children and adolescents. This article provides answers to questions parents and their children often have when first diagnosed with scoliosis, including information about causes, screenings, and current research.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. The term osteoporosis literally means "porous bone." The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptoms or discomfort until a fracture occurs.| orthoinfo.aaos.org