Osteoporosis
Surgery
If Reference spinal compression fractures Opens New Window are causing nerve roots to be compressed, your doctor may talk with you about having surgery to stabilize the crushed spinal bones (vertebrae).
If you get a hip fracture because of osteoporosis, you may need surgery to repair your hip. For more information, see the topic Reference Hip Fracture.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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