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Table 3 Distribution pattern of multi-segment vertebral fractures

From: Comparison of acute single versus multiple osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in radiographic characteristic and bone fragility

Distribution pattern

MSVF-2

MSVF-3/m

P value

(N = 161)

(N = 77)

N (%)

N (%)

Two OVCF in adjacent

63 (39.13)

64 (83.12)

< 0.0001

Intermittent with one intact vertebrae

40 (24.84)

7 (9.09)

 

Intermittent with two or more intact vertebrae

58 (36.02)

6 (7.79)

 
  1. MSVF-2: multi-segment vertebral fractures involving two vertebra; MSVF-3/m: multi-segment vertebral fractures involving three or more vertebra