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Acute vertebral fracture
Author(s) -
Agulnek Abby N.,
O'Leary Kevin J.,
Edwards Beatrice J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of hospital medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.128
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1553-5606
pISSN - 1553-5592
DOI - 10.1002/jhm.454
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoporosis , intensive care medicine , intervention (counseling) , hospital medicine , conservative management , surgery , nursing
Vertebral fractures resulting from osteoporosis are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the aging population and are commonly seen in the hospital setting. Appropriately assessing and treating these conditions continues to be a challenge. This article is an evidence‐based clinical update on the evaluation and management options of acute vertebral fractures, ranging from conservative treatment to surgical intervention. Hospitalists can play an influential role in the management of osteoporosis. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2009;4:E20–E24. © 2009 Society of Hospital Medicine.