The spinal compression fracture is common in the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae and can lead to structural flaws such as a curvature forward (kyphosis) or a curvature laterally (scoliosis).

Hyperkyphosis following a vertebral compression fracture which affects elderly people and others who sustain this injury is another example. Although pain in the thoracic spine area is common ...

(B) Sagittal T2 images of lower cervical and thoracic spine, revealing distal extent of syrinx (arrow) and prior vertebral fracture.