Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

Question 1

What is the most common fragility fracture?

Answer 1

vertebral compression fracture; mortality is even greater than hip fractures at 2 yrs

Question 2

What is conservative management of vertebral compression fractures?

Answer 2

1) observation and gradual return to activity

2) if acute (

Question 3

When should a patient undergo vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty?

Answer 3

Never for vertebroplasty

Kyphoplasty if >6 weeks of severe pain