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Compression fractures of the spine usually occur at the bottom part of the thoracic spine (T11 and T12) and the first vertebra of the lumbar spine (L1).Compression fractures of the spine generally occur from too much pressure on the vertebral body.ompression fractures of the spine usually occur at the bottom part of the thoracic spine (T11 and T12) and the first vertebra of the lumbar spine (L1).
What is a vertebral compression fracture? A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in a part of the vertebra. Vertebrae are the round, strong bones that form your spine. VCFs most often occur in the thoracic (middle) and lumbar (lower) areas of your spine.