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Purpose: Vertebral fractures disrupt the quality of life in geriatric patients and increase the economic cost. In this study, we aimed at determining the rates of spontaneous vertebral fractures and risk factors in geriatric patients. Tools and Methods: Data of patients over the age of 65 who apply for dorsalgia to the physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic between 1 January and 30 June 2018 were examined retrospectively. There were 136 patients diagnosed with a broken spinal and lomber chart graphs. Patients vitamin D levels, osteoporosis treatments, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal insufficiency and thyroid dysfunctions. Results: The average age of patients (women/man: 119/17) was 73.9±6.6. Seventy-four people (54.4 percent) found spontaneous vertebral fractures. Vertebral fractures were concentrated in the lower torace and upper lomber area. Patients were divided into groups 1; 65-74 years old, group 2; 75 years old and older. The rate of spontaneous vertebral fractures in Group 2 was statistically significantly increased (July 0,05). According to the regression analysis, age, female gender and the presence of osteoporosis were a clear risk factor in terms of vertebral fractures. The result: in Geriatric patients, vertebral fractures increase dramatically. The age (>75 years) is a major and independent risk factor for vertebral fractures. Due to its high cost and its negative impact on the quality of life, the diagnosis and treatment for bone quality in geriatric patients must be done in time.