The Epidemiology and Importance of Osteoporotic Spinal Compression Fracture in South Korea.
10.4184/jkss.2015.22.3.99
- Author:
Hun Kyu SHIN
1
;
Jong Hyon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. coolhkshin@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
Osteoporotic spinal fractures;
Epidemiology
- MeSH:
Aging;
Epidemiology*;
Fractures, Compression*;
Korea*;
Life Expectancy;
Osteoporosis;
Quality of Life;
Social Problems;
Spinal Fractures
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2015;22(3):99-103
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Review of the literature on the epidemiology and importance of osteoporotic spinal fractures. OBJECTIVES: To determine the epidemiology and importance of osteoporotic spinal fractures. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: Osteoporotic spinal fractures have been increasing in recent years. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of the literature. RESULTS: Osteoporotic spinal fractures can lead to a reduced quality of life and reduced life expectancy with increasing morbidity. They can also be a major cause of additional spinal fractures or secondary fractures. CONCLUSIONS: In an aging society, osteoporotic spinal fractures are considered a social problem. Preventive care should be emphasized.
