Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures(Page 2) The study was to be presented Tuesday at the annual scientific meeting of the Society of International Radiology. Osteoporosis affects about 10 million Americans and causes about 1.5 million vertebral fractures each year, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Multiple vertebral fractures can cause chronic pain, disability, loss of independence, stooped posture, and compression of the lungs and stomach. More information The American College of Radiology/Radiological Society of North American has more about vertebroplasty. Related Links
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