Nonsurgical Corrective Union of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture with Once-Weekly Teriparatide

Figure 1

Plain lateral X-rays of the lumbar spine. (a) At the initial visit, the L1 vertebra shows a wedge-shaped deformity with a vertebral kyphosis angle (VKA) of 20° and a small intravertebral cleft (arrow). (b) At 2 weeks after injury, VKA of L1 is decreased (6°) compared to baseline, showing unstable vertebra. (c) At 2 months after injury, VKA of L1 is 8° with consolidation of the posterior wall. (d) At 7 months after injury, VKA of L1 is unchanged (8°) in the corrected position, although anterior intravertebral cleft remains.

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