title: Vertebral compression fractures: manage aggressively to prevent sequelae.
abstract: New drugs to treat osteoporosis, along with two new minimally invasive surgical procedures, are important options for preventing vertebral compression fractures and treating severe back pain and disability. However, the mainstay treatments remain cautious use of analgesics, limited bed rest, and physical rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Spine Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. mazaned@ccf.org
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Mazanec
authors.forename: Vinod K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Podichetty
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mompoint
authors.forename: Amarish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Potnis
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D020366:Methylmethacrylate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D020366:Methylmethacrylate