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The Role of Spinal Orthoses in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures of the Elderly Population (Age 60 Years or Older): Systematic Review.

Barry Ting Sheen KwehHui Qing LeeTerence TanJoost P H J RutgesTravis MarionKim Siong TewVikram BhallaShyaman MenonFetullah Cumhur OnerCharles FisherJin Wee Tee
Published in: Global spine journal (2020)
The use of spinal orthoses in neurologically intact elderly patients aged 60 years and older with osteoporotic compression vertebral fractures results in improved biomechanical vertebral stability, reduced kyphotic deformity, enhanced postural stability, greater muscular strength and superior functional outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • bone mineral density
  • community dwelling
  • systematic review
  • middle aged
  • postmenopausal women
  • body composition
  • spinal cord
  • physical activity
  • meta analyses
  • resistance training
  • spinal cord injury
  • finite element