Vertebral compression fractures: manage aggressively to prevent sequelae.
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.
Mazanec
Daniel J
DJ
Spine Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. mazaned@ccf.org
Podichetty
Vinod K
VK
Mompoint
Alex
A
Potnis
Amarish
A
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*
D001843:Bone Cements; D020366:Methylmethacrylate