Kümmell's disease is post-traumatic delayed vertebral compression fracture that occurs on the basis of severe osteoporosis. Failure to pay attention or improper treatment may cause kyphosis and severe neurological symptoms, which will have a huge blow on patients' quality of life and cause a heavy family burden. With the aging of population and improvement of medical standards, the incidence and diagnosis rate of Kümmell's disease have been increasing. New technologies of diagnosis and treatment are also emerging. This article summarizes the development, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical stage, treatment options of Kümmell's disease so as to provide guidance for clinicians.
