Question

Mrs. Brady presents to the clinic with back pain. During the exam, you notice that she has severe kyphosis, and you suspect a vertebral fracture. What specific part of her vertebra is likely to be fractured, considering her deformity? Explain.

Answer 1

The correct answer is thoracic

Answer 2

Thoracic

Step-by-step explanation:

Vertebral fracture generally occurs there is some disturbance or weakness in one or more bones in the vertebra or spine.

In the case of Mrs. Brady, severe kyphosis has also noticed, it means thoracic bone (part of the vertebra) is affected in her vertebra causing vertebral fracture. kyphosis is a deformity in which, thoracic bone makes an excessive outward curve forming an abnormal rounding of the upper back that causes back pain.

Treatments may include medication and physiotherapy to relieve pain and correcting the position of the thoracic bone.

Hence, the correct answer is Thoracic.