Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures in the Geriatric Fracture Center

Introduction: Thoracolumbar spine fractures are common osteoporotic fractures among elderly patients. Several studies suggest that these fractures can be treated successfully with a nonoperative management. The aim of this study is to evaluate the conservative treatment of elderly patients with a ve...

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Published in:Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation 2014-06, Vol.5
Main Authors: L. B. M. Weerink MD, E. C. Folbert MANP, M. Kraai MD, R. S. Smit MD, J. H. Hegeman MD, PhD, D. van der Velde MD, PhD
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction: Thoracolumbar spine fractures are common osteoporotic fractures among elderly patients. Several studies suggest that these fractures can be treated successfully with a nonoperative management. The aim of this study is to evaluate the conservative treatment of elderly patients with a vertebral fracture. Methods: This study is a retrospective cohort study, which included all patients with an age of 65 years and older, who were diagnosed with a vertebral fracture and where therefore admitted to the Geriatric Fracture Center over a period of 2 years. Primary outcome was the level of functioning 6 weeks and 3 months after admission. Results: We included 106 patients with 143 vertebral fractures, of which 61 patients were evaluated after 3 months. In our population, 53% of the patients had a fracture involving both middle and anterior columns. The majority of the patients functioned sufficiently 6 weeks and 3 months after admission. Analysis showed that age
ISSN:2151-4585
2151-4593
DOI:10.1177/2151458514524053