Rate of Osteoporosis Evaluation and Treatment Following Kyphoplasty in Patients With Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Retrospective Study and Review of the Literature

Background Lifetime risk of an osteoporotic fracture is 50% for women and 20% for men. Of these fractures, vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are the most common. While surgery plays a crucial role in managing these fractures, preventative measures are also critical when addressing the risk of os...

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Main Authors: Christian Benedict BS, Avani A. Chopra BS, Michaela Pitcher BS, Noel Jeansonne MD, Edward Fox MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-03-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593251332463
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