ArticleSICOT-J2025
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures: an update.
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- Association between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and the risk of vertebral fracture in patients with osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- Rising burden of fall-related vertebral fractures in Ecuador, 1990-2021: an analysis of the global burden of disease.Archives of osteoporosis · 2026Article
- Oral Food Supplement with Bio-Activated Silicium and Vitamins D3 and K2 in the Conservative Management of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Clinical implementation of AI for vertebral fracture detection in CT aligned with fracture liaison services: high prevalence of undiagnosed vertebral fractures.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026Observational
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- Vertebral Fracture as a Predictor of Subsequent Extremity Fractures: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Limited Impact of Short-Term Osteoporosis Medication on Vertebral Height Loss in the Acute Phase of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A 3-Month Longitudinal Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- The Impact of CT Imaging on the Diagnosis of Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis: An Observational Prospective Multicenter Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Lower preoperative vitamin D levels are associated with poor clinical outcomes in elderly patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures after percutaneous vertebroplasty.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Automated classification of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in DR images based on improved YOLO26n-seg.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Reflections on SICOT-J Volume 11 (2025).SICOT-J · 2026Article
- Frailty and sarcopenia as independent predictors of early functional recovery in older adults with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionOsteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) are the most common type of fragility fractures. They have a significant and usually detrimental impact on the patient's functional status and mortality rate, constituting a substantial burden for the patients, their families, and the healthcare system. This narrative review aims to summarize the current knowledge of osteoporotic vertebral fractures and secondary fracture prevention.
methodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across major medical databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Relevant studies, guidelines, and reviews published were analyzed to provide a broad perspective on the topic.
resultsDiagnosis of OVFs is based on history, clinical examination, and plain lateral radiographs of the spine. Their management is mainly non-operative, with surgery being reserved for specific indications. Successful management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures entails alleviating pain, early restoration of mobility, and secondary fracture prevention. Prevention of the next osteoporotic fracture is paramount and should be an integral element of their management. The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is the main contemporary service that serves this purpose. DISCUSSION: Diagnosis of OVFs is simple but requires vigilance from the clinicians. Early, accurate diagnosis is essential to initiate appropriate treatment and provide the opportunity for secondary fracture prevention.
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