What does compression fracture of the thoracic spine mean

Thoracic spine compression fracture is commonly referred to as the thoracic spine being compressed. The main causes of thoracic compression fracture include: 1) fall: fall on the ground, the buttocks hit the ground, the formation of longitudinal pressure resulting in thoracic compression fracture; 2) fall from a height: fall from a height, the legs hit the ground first or the buttocks hit the ground first, the formation of longitudinal pressure, resulting in thoracic spine compression and flattening. The harm is mainly the high degree of collapse of the thoracic spine and kyphosis deformity. Inadequate treatment can lead to low back pain and hunchback.