The following lateral radiograph of the thoracic part of the vertebral column is from a patient with severe osteoporosis. Which of the following conditions does it demonstrate?

A) kyphosis
B) scoliosis
C) lordosis
D) IV disc herniation
E) vertebral body hypertrophy


Ans: A

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