Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures

Purpose: Osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OPVC) is a common pathology in the elderly. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between osteoporosis (OP) levels and the treatment habits of OPVC patients, as well as the causes and treatment modalities of OPVC. Material and Methods: W...

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Autor principal: Ali AKAR
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Idioma:English
Publicado em: Kirsehir Ahi Evran University 2023-12-01
Colecção:Ahi Evran Medical Journal
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description Purpose: Osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OPVC) is a common pathology in the elderly. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between osteoporosis (OP) levels and the treatment habits of OPVC patients, as well as the causes and treatment modalities of OPVC. Material and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 65 cases over 50 years of age who were treated for OPVC. Patients were divided based on whether they had a diagnosis of OP (yes or no) and whether they received treatments (yes or no) at the time of their application. According to DEXA results during OPVC treatment, patients were categorized into two groups as osteopenia and OP. They were also divided into three groups based on the causes of OPVC: traffic accident, fall, and no trauma, and into three groups based on the treatment methods: medical treatment, kyphoplasty, and posterior stabilization. Results: None of the patients had a diagnosis of OP at the time of their application to our clinic for OPVC, and therefore, they did not receive medical treatment for OP. We observed a significant difference in DEXA values between male and female genders (p=0.045). However, there was no significant relationship between age categories, causes of OPVC, and DEXA values (p=0.144, p=0.163). Conclusion: Osteoporosis and OPVC are becoming increasingly significant public health problems as life expectancy continues to rise. Early diagnosis and treatment of OP are essential in preventing OPVC. Awareness regarding OP and screening methods needs to be increased.
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spelling doaj.art-9aab8ae011ff4ff19f4597c7b3f043592023-12-28T08:00:18ZengKirsehir Ahi Evran UniversityAhi Evran Medical Journal2619-92032023-12-017331932310.46332/aemj.1220863Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral FracturesAli AKAR0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6567-6218Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Tıp FakültesiPurpose: Osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OPVC) is a common pathology in the elderly. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between osteoporosis (OP) levels and the treatment habits of OPVC patients, as well as the causes and treatment modalities of OPVC. Material and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 65 cases over 50 years of age who were treated for OPVC. Patients were divided based on whether they had a diagnosis of OP (yes or no) and whether they received treatments (yes or no) at the time of their application. According to DEXA results during OPVC treatment, patients were categorized into two groups as osteopenia and OP. They were also divided into three groups based on the causes of OPVC: traffic accident, fall, and no trauma, and into three groups based on the treatment methods: medical treatment, kyphoplasty, and posterior stabilization. Results: None of the patients had a diagnosis of OP at the time of their application to our clinic for OPVC, and therefore, they did not receive medical treatment for OP. We observed a significant difference in DEXA values between male and female genders (p=0.045). However, there was no significant relationship between age categories, causes of OPVC, and DEXA values (p=0.144, p=0.163). Conclusion: Osteoporosis and OPVC are becoming increasingly significant public health problems as life expectancy continues to rise. Early diagnosis and treatment of OP are essential in preventing OPVC. Awareness regarding OP and screening methods needs to be increased.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2839081osteoporosisvertebral fracturetreatmentkyphoplasty
spellingShingle Ali AKAR
Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Ahi Evran Medical Journal
osteoporosis
vertebral fracture
treatment
kyphoplasty
title Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
title_full Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
title_fullStr Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
title_full_unstemmed Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
title_short Retrospective Analysis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
title_sort retrospective analysis of osteoporotic vertebral fractures
topic osteoporosis
vertebral fracture
treatment
kyphoplasty
url https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/2839081
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