Spinal compression fractures in surgery. X-rays of sections through the lower back of a 72-year-old patient during surgery to strengthen the vertebral body of the L4 lumbar vertebra (centre-left) that has become weakened due to an array of old compression fractures. Here spacers (top image) are shown,and plates and screws (bottom) are being used to consolidate the weakened vertebra | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Zephyr |
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