Heyde CE, Roth A, Putzier M. [Osteoporotic vertebral body fractures].
ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023;
52:808-817. [PMID:
37656202 DOI:
10.1007/s00132-023-04433-y]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
Abstract
The number of osteoporotic fractures of the spine is increasing. These fractures are associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. This article provides an overview of the special features of these fractures, the diagnostic procedure, their classification, and the conservative and surgical treatment options. For the mostly elderly patients, it is important to treat the underlying disease and to address associated problems such as frailty and sarcopenia. To meet this growing medical and socio-economic challenge, a holistic interdisciplinary and interprofessional treatment approach is required.
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