BOF: 62
In osteoporotic collapse of the
vertebra:
a)
The absence of precipitating stress makes it less likely
b)
The absence of severe pain will make the diagnosis less likely
c)
The pain is very well localised and the absence of this symptom will
exclude the diagnosis
d)
The vertebrae are tender to percussion and the absence of this sign will
exclude the diagnosis
e)
Frequently occurs without symptoms
Answer:
e)
Osteoporotic collapse of the
vertebrae frequently occurs without symptoms
Osteoporosis
