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Schematic representation of the multiscale fracture mechanism (rectangular boxes). The macro-scale (a) is represented by a fractured vertebral body due to bone loss that amplifies the spine curvature. At the meso-scale (b), the fractured trabeculae are visible. At the micro-scale (c), the micro-crack starts from porosities and is deviated by the presence of the lacunae.
