What Are the Treatments for a Spine LC Fracture?
A spine LC, or lumbar compression fracture, occurs when the vertebra, or backbones, collapse. According to Medline Plus, of the National Institutes of Health, osteoporosis is the most common cause of a lumbar compression fracture. Osteoporosis is the weakening of bone due to decreased calcium in the vertebral bones. Other causes include lumbar spine trauma or tumors that spread to the lumbar spine. A patient with a lumbar compression fracture should understand available treatment options.
