Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes of Vertebral Fractures in Older Adults: A Three-Year Study from Northwestern Iran.

Elderly spinal fracture patients, particularly men and those with multiple vertebral fractures, are at an increased risk of spinal cord injury, associated fractures, prolonged hospitalization, and mortality.

Falls remain the most frequent cause, and the thoracolumbar junction the most common site.

These findings highlighted the need for targeted prevention strategies, cautious clinical management, and early identification of high-risk patients to improve outcomes.