Both Vertebral Bone Mineral Density And Present Or Growth Of Schmorl’S Node Are Important Predictors For Future Vertebral Fracture

Introduction: Both osteoporosis and Schmorl’s node in vertebrae are common conditions in the general population. The association between vertebral fracture (VF) and presence or growth of Shmorl’s node was not clear. We aimed to estimate the relationship between VF and Schmorl’s node and vertebral bone mineral density (BMD) using chest or cardiac CT scan.