Who Is at Highest Risk for Spinal Compression Fractures?
Two groups of people are at highest risk for spinal compression fractures: • People with the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis. • People with cancer that has spread to their bones. If you have been diagnosed with certain kinds of cancer — including multiple myeloma and lymphoma — your doctor may monitor you for compression fractures. However, “sometimes a spinal fracture is the first indication of cancer,” Marco says.
