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Most commonly, however, a spinal compression fracture is associated with moderate to severe back pain and difficulty getting out of bed. Other symptoms include: Hunched appearance, called kyphosis or a dowagerâs hump, due to collapsed vertebrae that affect posture.
The location of radiating symptoms depends on the region of the spine where the nerve compression occurs: 1  Cervical â This is the upper spine, running from the base of the skull to the top of the ribcage. 2  Thoracic â Scoliosis is rare in the middle spine because it is attached to the ribcage, making it rigid.