Osteoporosis and vertebral fracture
- VernacularTitle:骨质疏松症与脊柱骨折
- Author:
Xianzheng LUO
;
Ai GUO
;
Baojun WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
Vertebral fracture
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Fracture is the most serious complication caused by osteopor osis. Vertebral fracture in osteoporosis is a strong risk factor for new fractur es as well as an important parameter in prognosticating new fractures. As a stro ng risk factor, vertebral fracture reflects the degeneration of the structure of bone and the reduction of bone mineral density (BMD). Therefore, it is more val uable in predicting the risk of refracture when the reduction of BMD and vertebr al fracture is reflected. It is more convenient and easier to evaluate vertebral fracture by radiographic grading and semiquantitative grading scheme without me asuring the vertebral height. To evaluate the drugs for osteoporosis objectively and accurately, their effects on both BMD and vertebral fracture should be take n into consideration. The ideal drug should be one that can increase BMD and red uce the risk of vertebral fracture.
