17th August 2023

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis presents to her GP with gradual onset back pain that has worsened over the last few weeks

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis presents to her GP with gradual onset back pain that has worsened over the last few weeks. The pain is localised to the mid-thoracic spine and has no radiation. She has no history of trauma, but her mobility has been limited due to the pain.

What is the most likely diagnosis?