Journal of Spine

Incidental Non-Traumatic Vertebral Body Fractures of the Lower Thoracic Spine in Elderly Patients are Significantly Associated with Fatty Degeneration of the Autochthonous Muscles

Abstract

Xwewera Yfee*

As the global population ages, understanding the factors contributing to musculoskeletal health in the elderly becomes increasingly important. Incidental non-traumatic vertebral body fractures of the lower thoracic spine are common in this population and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recent research has shed light on the role of fatty degeneration of the autochthonous muscles, which are the deep spinal muscles, in the development of these fractures. This article aims to explore the association between incidental non-traumatic vertebral body fractures of the lower thoracic spine and fatty degeneration of the autochthonous muscles in elderly patients.