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. 2010 Jul 21:3:167-71.
doi: 10.2147/ijgm.s11751.

Management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures

Yannis Dionyssiotis  1
Affiliations

Management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures

Yannis Dionyssiotis. Int J Gen Med. .

Abstract

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are associated with considerable reduction of quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. The management of patients with vertebral fractures should include treatment for osteoporosis and measures to reduce pain and improve mobility. This article provides information for management and rehabilitation of vertebral fractures based on clinical experience and literature.

Keywords: osteoporosis; quality of life; rehabilitation; vertebral fracture.

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Schematic presentation of values in personal isometric force in Newton (N): Force (F)/Weight (W) in abdominals and extensor muscles (F/W abdominals and F/W ext, respectively), after 6 months wearing Spinomed orthosis (F: force in Newton, W: weight in Kg).
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