Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) significantly impair the quality of life in older adults. Spinal orthoses are commonly used, but their effectiveness is debated. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of different spinal orthoses on pain, functionality, and quality of life in patients with OVF...
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| author | M. B. Borg M. B. Borg M. Battaglia M. Battaglia M. Invernizzi M. Invernizzi A. Baricich A. Baricich |
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| description | Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) significantly impair the quality of life in older adults. Spinal orthoses are commonly used, but their effectiveness is debated. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of different spinal orthoses on pain, functionality, and quality of life in patients with OVFs. A review of PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, and Cochrane Library was conducted, covering studies from 2000 to 2024. Studies assessing spinal orthoses’ effects on pain, functionality, and quality of life in adults with OVFs were included. Ten studies involving 970 participants were included. Several studies reported significant improvements in pain, functionality, and quality of life with spinal orthoses. Dynamic hyperextension orthoses, such as Spinomed® and Spinfast®, showed potential benefits, particularly in enhancing trunk muscle strength. In conclusion, spinal orthoses may help manage pain and improve functionality and quality of life in OVFs. However, further high-quality trials are needed to confirm their efficacy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-17adb177b0244832aaedf564ccd0da412025-08-20T02:31:43ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences2673-68612024-12-01510.3389/fresc.2024.15062791506279Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini reviewM. B. Borg0M. B. Borg1M. Battaglia2M. Battaglia3M. Invernizzi4M. Invernizzi5A. Baricich6A. Baricich7Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara, ItalyPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, AOU Maggiore Della Carità University Hospital, Novara, ItalyDepartment of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara, ItalyPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, AOU Maggiore Della Carità University Hospital, Novara, ItalyDepartment of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara, ItalyTranslational Medicine, Dipartimento Attività Integrate Ricerca e Innovazione (DAIRI), Azienda Ospedaliera Santi Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, ItalyRehabilitation Unit, IRCSS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, ItalyOsteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) significantly impair the quality of life in older adults. Spinal orthoses are commonly used, but their effectiveness is debated. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the impact of different spinal orthoses on pain, functionality, and quality of life in patients with OVFs. A review of PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, and Cochrane Library was conducted, covering studies from 2000 to 2024. Studies assessing spinal orthoses’ effects on pain, functionality, and quality of life in adults with OVFs were included. Ten studies involving 970 participants were included. Several studies reported significant improvements in pain, functionality, and quality of life with spinal orthoses. Dynamic hyperextension orthoses, such as Spinomed® and Spinfast®, showed potential benefits, particularly in enhancing trunk muscle strength. In conclusion, spinal orthoses may help manage pain and improve functionality and quality of life in OVFs. However, further high-quality trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2024.1506279/fullosteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs)spinal orthosespain managementfunctional improvementquality of life |
| spellingShingle | M. B. Borg M. B. Borg M. Battaglia M. Battaglia M. Invernizzi M. Invernizzi A. Baricich A. Baricich 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 osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) spinal orthoses pain management functional improvement quality of life |
| title | Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review |
| title_full | Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review |
| title_fullStr | Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review |
| title_short | Efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a mini review |
| title_sort | efficacy of different spinal orthoses for pain management functional improvement and quality of life in osteoporotic vertebral fractures a mini review |
| topic | osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) spinal orthoses pain management functional improvement quality of life |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2024.1506279/full |
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