Vertebral Fracture in an Elderly Golfer

Cureus. 2022 Jul 29;14(7):e27463. doi: 10.7759/cureus.27463. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Golf is one of the most popular sports among seniors. Here, we report the case of a 76-year-old woman who developed a vertebral fracture while playing golf. The patient had been suffering from leg pain for several years but developed sudden back pain after her golf swing. Because magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a new vertebral fracture of the L1 vertebral body and canal stenosis at the L4/5 level, she successfully underwent L1 vertebroplasty and L4/5 decompression. For older golfers, a classical swing that twists the pelvis and shoulders at the same time may be recommended.

Keywords: elderly; golfer; return to sport; swing; vertebral fracture.

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  • Case Reports