What Are Spinal Fractures?
Breaks or cracks in the vertebrae caused by trauma, accidents, or weakened bones.

How Do They Happen?
• Road accidents
• Falls
• Sports injuries
• Osteoporosis weakening the bones

Causes
• High-impact trauma
• Low bone strength
• Sudden twisting or compression forces

Diagnosis
• Physical examination
• X-ray
• CT scan for detailed bone view
• MRI to check spinal cord or nerve involvement

Treatment
• Rest, brace support, pain control (mild fractures)
• Minimally invasive procedures like vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty
• Surgery for unstable or severe fractures
• Physiotherapy for recovery and mobility