title: The importance of mechanics in the pathogenesis of fragility fractures of the femur and vertebrae.
abstract: This review highlights the role played by mechanical imbalances in the pathogenesis of fragility fractures of the femur and vertebrae. Particular attention is paid to vertebral fractures, and the consequences arising from mechanical imbalances are analyzed and evaluated to determine how much they contribute to worsening vertebral deformity and creating a domino effect.
authors.affiliation: SOS Dpt Patologia Osteoarticolare - Azienda ULSS 18, Rovigo, Italy.
authors.forename: Alfredo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nardi
authors.forename: Lorenzo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ventura
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rossini
authors.forename: Emilio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ramazzina