The Acute VertEbRal AugmentaTion (AVERT) study: protocol for a randomised controlled, feasibility trial of spinal medial branch nerve block in hospitalised older patients with vertebral fragility fractures
Introduction Vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs) are the most common type of osteoporotic fracture found in older people, resulting in increasing morbidity and excess mortality. These fractures can cause significant pain, requiring admission to hospital. Vertebroplasty (VP) is effective in reducing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2022-06-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/6/e059194.full |