Investigating the relationship between sagittal spinal curvature and fall incidence and fall risk among elderly nursing home residents.

Samaneh OsanlouHadi MiriJeanne F NicholsMahdi Hosseinzadeh

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2024)

Our study adds new data on spinal curvatures and incident falls among nursing facility residents. Efforts are needed to intervene to counter progression of spinal curvatures and improve fall prevention practices.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
healthcare
primary care
quality improvement
cardiovascular disease
risk factors
community dwelling
mental health
type diabetes
big data
middle aged
machine learning
long term care