Fig. 4From: Surgical options for symptomatic old osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective study of 238 casesA 63-year-old female patient (Grade IV) presented with minor trauma 10 months ago and low back pain 2 months ago, which was associated with activity. a Thoracic X-ray showed a height loss of the T12 vertebral body and kyphosis of the thoracolumbar segment; c MRI T2 image showed low signal in the T12 vertebra; d Postoperative X-ray showed that the patient underwent posterior osteotomy and fusion internal fixationBack to article page