Conservative management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: an update.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Adequate conservative management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures remains important in an aging population. METHODS: We performed a research of multiple databases and present important studies in this narrative review. RESULTS: The pertinent literature remains scarce and of mixed quality. However, trends are shown to support early mobilization, less rigid bracing and pharmaceutical secondary prevention. CONCLUSION: There is insufficient data to recommend the optimal conservative management for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. As such high-quality studies need to be conducted to establish a solid course of action.