ArticleGlobal spine journal2021
The Role of Spinal Orthoses in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures of the Elderly Population (Age 60 Years or Older): Systematic Review.
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- Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Review
- In defence of the efficacy and safety of braces in osteoporotic vertebral fractures.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2023Article
- The Effect of Group Training or Spinal Orthosis on Quality of Life and Potential Plasma Markers of Pain in Older Women With Osteoporosis. A Randomized Controlled Trial.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2023Article
- Spinal orthoses in osteoporotic vertebral fractures of the elderly.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2023Article
- Geriatric spine fractures - Demography, changing trends, challenges and special considerations: A narrative review.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2023Article
- Clinical outcomes after bracing for vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2023Article
- The changing landscape of spinal injuries: A narrative review.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2023Review
- Spinal Orthoses in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in the Elderly: A Systematic Review With Quantitative Quality Assessment.Global spine journal · 2023Article
- Management of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture: Review Update 2022.Asian spine journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
STUDY
designSystematic review.
objectiveSpinal orthoses have been generally used in the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures in the elderly population with purported positive biomechanical and functional effects. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review of the literature examining the role of spinal orthoses in osteoporotic elderly patients who sustain low energy trauma vertebral fractures.
methodsA systematic literature review adherent to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted. Methodical searches utilizing MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Databases was performed.
resultsOf the 2019 articles initially retrieved, 7 published articles (4 randomized controlled trials and 3 prospective cohort studies) satisfied the inclusion criteria. Five studies reported improvement in quantitative measurements of spinal column stability when either a rigid or semirigid orthosis was used, while 1 study was equivocal. The studies also showed the translation of biomechanical benefit into significant functional improvement as manifested by improved postural stability and reduced body sway. Subjective improvement in pain scores and quality of life was also noted with bracing.
conclusionThe use of spinal orthoses in neurologically intact elderly patients aged 60 years and older with osteoporotic compression vertebral fractures results in improved biomechanical vertebral stability, reduced kyphotic deformity, enhanced postural stability, greater muscular strength and superior functional outcomes.
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