Neck

As we age, bones become thinner and lose strength, leading to osteoporosis—a condition where bones are weak and prone to fractures. Osteoporosis often goes unnoticed until a bone breaks, commonly affecting the spine through vertebral compression fractures. These fractures occur approximately 1.5 million times annually in the U.S., being nearly

A cervical fracture, often referred to as a broken neck, involves a break in one of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. These vertebrae support the head and connect it to the shoulders and body. Causes and Risks of Cervical Fractures Cervical fractures typically result from high-energy trauma such