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Acute vertebral fracture
Journal of Hospital Medicine, 06/10/09
Agulnek AN et al. - 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. This article is an evidenced 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.
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