Fig. 1From: Surgical options for symptomatic old osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective study of 238 casesA 71-year-old female patient (Grade I) presented with minor trauma 5 months ago and low back pain 2 months ago, which was associated with activity. a The X-ray showed wedge-shaped changes of the T12 vertebra with kyphosis of the spine; b CT showed anterior collapse of the T12 vertebra with low-density shadow and peripheral sclerosis; c MRI T2 showed low signal in the vertebral body; d Postoperative X-ray showed that the height of the injured vertebra recovered well and the kyphosis deformity was correctedBack to article page