Question

question 100
lumbar fractures can be cause by which of the following:
a. minor falls
b. heavy lifting in osteoporotic patients
c. steroid use
d. all the above
e. a & c only

Explanation:

Lumbar fractures can occur due to minor falls (as the impact can affect the lumbar region). Heavy lifting in osteoporotic patients (osteoporosis weakens bones making them more prone to fractures with even normal - force activities like heavy lifting). Steroid use (can cause osteopenia/osteoporosis as a side - effect, increasing fracture risk). So all the options A, B, and C are valid causes.

Answer:

D. All the above