MODEL RELEASED. Curved spine due to osteoporosis in an 87-year-old man. The curved spine,bending back-to-front rather than sideways,is known as kyphosis. Osteoporosis has reduced the bone density of the spine,leading to the vertebrae undergoing crush fractures. This has resulted in a hunched back. In the elderly,treatment is usually aimed at preventing or slowing further degeneration | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 2848 px × 4288 px |
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