“How to measure the outcome in the surgical treatment of vertebral compression fractures? A systematic literature review of highly cited level-I studies”

“How to measure the outcome in the surgical treatment of vertebral compression fractures? A systematic literature review of highly cited level-I studies”

Abstract Background The economic burden of vertebral compression fractures (VCF) caused by osteoporosis was estimated at 37 billion euros in the European Union in 2010. In addition, the incidence is expected to increase by 25% in 2025. The recommendations for the therapy of VCFs (conservative treatm...

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Main Authors: Sonja Häckel, Angela A. Renggli, Christoph E. Albers, Lorin M. Benneker, Moritz C. Deml, Sebastian F. Bigdon, Sufian S. Ahmad, Sven Hoppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteoporosis
Spine
Vertebral compression fracture
Outcome measure
Citation density
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04305-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04305-6

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