Relationship between use of steroid medication and location of subsequent fractures (no. of patients)
| Location | Steroid Use | No Steroid Use | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjacent vertebrae | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Remote vertebrae | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Note:—Remote vertebrae indicate the fractured vertebrae that had at least 1 nonfractured vertebra between the treated vertebrae.