Clinical Indicator Analysis: Unraveling the Distinct Clinical Characteristics of Kümmell's Disease Compared to Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.

Study Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Objective: To examine the differences in various clinical indicators between Kümmell's disease (KD) and osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF), in order to assist in the diagnosis of KD and provide a foundation for further analysis of its risk factors.

Summary Of Background Data: The mechanisms underlying the progression of OVCF to KD remain unclear, and research analyzing the indicators between the two conditions is still limited.