I can't update iTunes without an upgrade of OS? Unable to connect iPhone 4??

Okay, seriously.
I have been having issues with my phone and I finally just got it to work again and I decided now would be a good time to back it up. However on plugging it in (I updated to iOS 7 yesterday) I was instructed that I needed to upgrade to iTunes 11. When I attempted to download it, I was then told that I needed to UPGRADE to OS 10.6.8 where as I am running 10.5.8.
Does this actually mean that I can no longer connect my iPhone?

that's correct. new software = new compatibility. luckily for you, there is a solution (unlike others).
purchase 10.6.8
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

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Hello viclotto,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you need to update iTunes but you have concern for your information in iTunes. It is unlikely that any of your purchased or uploaded data would be affected affected by uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes, but I would recommend making sure your iTunes library has been backed up. Your contacts are not stored in iTunes but rather in the contacts program of your Windows computer. Deleting and reinstalling iTunes will not affect your contact data that is stored in your computer.
Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 - Apple Support
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Remove iTunes and related components from the Control Panel.
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iTunes
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Apple Mobile Device Support
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Apple Application Support (iTunes 9 or later)
Don't uninstall these components in a different order, or only uninstall some of them. Doing so might have unintended affects.
Have a great day,
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