The aim of the present work is an overview of current concepts in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures, risk factors, clinical presentation and conservative and operative management. Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are a widespread problem, affecting between 700,000 and 1.5 million adults annually in the USA alone. Osteoporotic vertebral fractures can cause severe physical impairment, including back pain, dysfunction, and progressive thoracic kyphosis. Mortality after osteoporotic vertebral fractures is still increased compared to age-matched controls. In the reality of care, advocates of purely conservative therapy as well as advocates of surgical treatment can be found all over the world. In summary, understanding the risk factors, appropriate clinical evaluation and treatment strategies are crucial. When surgery is indicated, balloon kyphoplasty shows significantly better pain reduction and lower mortality compared to nonsurgical treatment.

Achim Benditz

Jörg Jerosch

Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

《风湿病学杂志》是一份国际知名的刊物，为风湿病专家在私人诊所和诊所工作的进一步培训提供服务。该杂志致力于临床风湿病学的各个方面、风湿病的治疗和风湿病学的基础研究，对当前关键主题的综合评论是每期的核心。重点是与日常工作高度相关的可靠的诊断和治疗知识——读者会收到具体的行动建议。免费提交的原件能够展示重要的临床研究并服务于科学交流的目的。

The "Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie" is an internationally recognized journal aimed at supporting further training for rheumatology specialists in private practices and clinics. This journal covers all aspects of clinical rheumatology, including the treatment of rheumatic diseases and fundamental research. Each issue features comprehensive reviews of current key topics, focusing on reliable diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge that is highly relevant to daily practice, providing readers with specific actionable recommendations. We welcome the submission of original research to showcase significant clinical findings and facilitate scientific communication.

《Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie》是一份国际知名的期刊，旨在为风湿病专家在私人诊所和医院的进一步培训提供支持。该杂志涵盖临床风湿病学的各个方面，包括风湿病的治疗和基础研究。每期的核心内容是对当前关键主题的综合评论，重点提供与日常工作密切相关的可靠诊断和治疗知识，读者将获得具体的行动建议。我们欢迎提交原创研究，以展示重要的临床研究成果，并促进科学交流。

Category	Quartile
医学	4
医学, 风湿病学	4

[Osteoporotic vertebral fractures-From diagnosis to treatment].

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