What are the symptoms of a VCF?
Most VCFs have a gradual onset, unrelated to specific injury or trauma. Fractures can occur as a result of normal activity; i.e., bending over to pick something up, reaching toward something or carrying a bag of groceries. Patients can experience pain ranging from sudden and severe, to persistent and dull. The fact that symptoms of a VCF can be easily confused with other back problems underscores the importance of obtaining a correct diagnosis and receiving treatment.
