ArticleClinical interventions in aging2019
Effect of a semirigid thoracolumbar orthosis on gait and sagittal alignment in patients with an osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.
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- Quantitative assessment of thoracolumbosacral orthosis efficacy on the temporal features of gait using inertial measurement unit sensors.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Experiences of using an activating spinal orthosis in women with osteoporosis and back pain in primary care.Archives of osteoporosis · 2020Trial
- Effect of a Spinal Orthosis With Leaf Spring and Programmable Local Vibration on Kyphosis Angle and Trunk Muscle Strength in Hyperkyphosis: Development and Feasibility Study.JMIR biomedical engineering · 2026Article
- Gait and Stability Analysis of People After Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures Treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Gait alterations in patients with adult spinal deformity.North American Spine Society journal · 2024Article
- Treatment for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture - A Short Review of Orthosis and Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty.Neurospine · 2023Article
- Spinal Orthoses in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in the Elderly: A Systematic Review With Quantitative Quality Assessment.Global spine journal · 2023Article
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- Spinal Orthoses Prescription for Vertebral Fragility Fractures by Italian Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians: The SPIN-VER Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- The Role of Spinal Orthoses in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures of the Elderly Population (Age 60 Years or Older): Systematic Review.Global spine journal · 2021Article
- Blood lead and cadmium levels are negatively associated with bone mineral density in young female adults.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2021Article
- Effect of multi-platform extended care on postoperative self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compressive fracture.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
- The Wnt pathway regulator expression levels and their relationship to bone metabolism in thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture patients.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
- Feasibility of Deep Learning Algorithms for Reporting in Routine Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging.International journal of spine surgery · 2020Article
- [Pain management in osteoporosis].Der Orthopade · 2020Review
- Effectiveness of orthoses for treatment in patients with spinal pain.Yeungnam University journal of medicine · 2020Article
- [Pain management in osteoporosis].Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) · 2020Review
- Comprehensive Analysis of Differentially Expressed Circular RNAs in Patients with Senile Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture.BioMed research international · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn important goal in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) is the prevention of new vertebral fractures and the subsequent progression to global sagittal malalignment. Current conservative treatment is multimodal and comprises analgesics, medication for osteoporosis, and physical therapy. However, little is known about the value of orthoses in the treatment of OVCFs.
aimsThe primary purpose of this study was to examine the direct effect of a semirigid thoracolumbar orthosis on gait in patients suffering from an OVCF. The secondary purpose was to evaluate changes in gait, radiographic sagittal alignment, pain, and quality of life over time.
methodsFifteen postmenopausal patients with an OVCF were treated with a semirigid thoracolumbar orthosis. At baseline, after 6 weeks, and after 6 months, gait analysis was performed with a dual belt-instrumented treadmill with a 180° projection screen providing a virtual environment (computer-assisted rehabilitation environment) combined with clinical and radiographic assessments.
resultsAt baseline, bracing caused a significantly more upright posture during walking and patients walked faster, with larger strides, longer stride times, and lower cadence compared to walking without orthosis. After 6 weeks, radiographic and dynamic sagittal alignment had improved compared to baseline. The observed effect was gone after 6 months, when the orthosis was not worn anymore.
conclusionA semirigid thoracolumbar orthosis seems to have a positive effect on gait and stability in patients suffering from an OVCF, as was shown by a more upright posture, which may result in decreased compressive loading of the vertebrae. For studying the true effectiveness of dynamic bracing in the treatment of OVCFs, a prospective, randomized controlled trial will be needed.
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