The aging spine: the effect of vertebral fragility fracture on sagittal alignment.

Unlabelled: Our study investigates the relationship, in the aging population, between vertebral fractures, spinal alignment, and quality of life. Kyphotic fractures were related to more significant disability and impaired spinopelvic alignment. The spinal malalignment was strongly associated with fractures in the thoracolumbar junction vertebrae and the absence of powerful compensatory mechanisms as thoracic hypokyphosis and lower lumbar hyperlordosis.