VCF THERAPY
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Evaluate your patient suffering from Vertebral Compression Fracture pain and identify which is the most suitable treatment option
VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE
A VERTEBRAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE
IS A COLLAPSE OF A VERTEBRA AND MAY BE DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS, TRAUMA OR TUMOR
AN OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURE IS ESTIMATED TO OCCUR
SIGNS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF A VCF
LOSS OF HEIGHT
INCREASED STOOP
Vertebral compression fracture can result in a range of physical complications:
- Spinal deformity, which further increases future fracture risk
- Significant ongoing quality of life decreases mainly by reducing physical functioning
- Increased morbidity, described as "downward spiral"
- Increased mortality
- Height loss
BRIEF STATEMENT
See the device manual for detailed information regarding the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events. For further information, contact your local Medtronic representative and/or consult the Medtronic website at medtronic.eu.
REFERENCES
- International Osteoporosis Foundation Website. https://www.iofbonehealth.org/breaking-spine-report-2010. Accessed December 2018
- Dewar, C. (2015). Diagnosis and Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures. Radiologic Technology, 86(3), 301–323
- International Osteoporosis Foundation Website. https://www.iofbonehealth.org/what-is-osteoporosis
- International Osteoporosis Foundation Website. http://www.iofbonehealth.org/osteoporosis. Dec 2018
- Lange, a., Zeidler, J., & Braun, S. (2014). One-year disease-related health care costs of incident vertebral fractures in osteoporotic patients. Osteoporosis International, 25, 2435–2443. doi:10.1007/s00198-014-2776-4
* The Assessment tool is based on the following publications:
- Anselmetti GC, et al. Criteria for the appropriate treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, Pain Physician 2013; 16: E519-E530
- Schupfner R, et al. Treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: Applicability of appropriateness criteria in clinical practice. Pain Physician 2016; 19: E113-E120