Current and emerging treatment strategies for vertebral compression fractures

Lotfi Hacein-BeyRadiological Associates of Sacramento Medical Group Inc, Sacramento, CA, USABackground: Vertebral compression fractures are most commonly related to osteoporosis or cancer, both of which are on the rise throughout the world. Once a vertebra is fractured, gradual deterioration of qual...

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Main Author: Hacein-Bey L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-05-01
Series:Orthopedic Research and Reviews
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/current-and-emerging-treatment-strategies-for-vertebral-compression-fr-a9991