TY - JOUR
T1 - Conservative Care for Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
AU - Prather, Heidi
AU - Hunt, Devyani
AU - Watson, John O.
AU - Gilula, Louis A.
PY - 2007/8/1
Y1 - 2007/8/1
N2 - As the aging population grows, vertebral compression fractures are becoming an important source of pain and dysfunction. Management can be complex, because care may require multiple treatment modalities and the treatment plan must be tailored to the individual's pain, functional limitations, and goals. Treatment options usually involve a combination of medications, bracing, and physical therapy. This article reviews current recommendations for managing vertebral compression fractures. Indications, complications, and treatment options, including vertebral augmentation, are discussed.
AB - As the aging population grows, vertebral compression fractures are becoming an important source of pain and dysfunction. Management can be complex, because care may require multiple treatment modalities and the treatment plan must be tailored to the individual's pain, functional limitations, and goals. Treatment options usually involve a combination of medications, bracing, and physical therapy. This article reviews current recommendations for managing vertebral compression fractures. Indications, complications, and treatment options, including vertebral augmentation, are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.pmr.2007.05.008
DO - 10.1016/j.pmr.2007.05.008
M3 - Review article
C2 - 17678768
AN - SCOPUS:34547492215
SN - 1047-9651
VL - 18
SP - 577
EP - 591
JO - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
JF - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
IS - 3
ER -