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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 1/2017

01-02-2017 | Original Article

Conservative management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: an update

Authors: A. Slavici, M. Rauschmann, C. Fleege

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

Adequate conservative management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures remains important in an aging population.

Methods

We performed a research of multiple databases and present important studies in this narrative review.

Results

The pertinent literature remains scarce and of mixed quality. However, trends are shown to support early mobilization, less rigid bracing and pharmaceutical secondary prevention.

Conclusion

There is insufficient data to recommend the optimal conservative management for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. As such high-quality studies need to be conducted to establish a solid course of action.
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Metadata
Title
Conservative management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: an update
Authors
A. Slavici
M. Rauschmann
C. Fleege
Publication date
01-02-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-016-0747-5

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