A 72-year- old woman describes an acute onset of mid-back pain. She has not had anything like this before and presents to the accident and emergency department (A&E). There was no obvious precipitant for her back problem. A radiograph reveals a wedge fracture of T8.

What would be the likely differential diagnosis for this condition? How should the diagnosis be confirmed? *This case is from the Docplexus Editorial Team and is for educative purpose only.