Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dynamic bracing versus standard care alone in patients suffering from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: protocol for a multicentre, two-armed, parallel-group randomised controlled trial with 12 months of follow-up.

Introduction: Patients with osteoporosis may suffer from a fracture after minimal trauma. Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are among the most common fractures, often leading to substantial pain. There is a need for evidence-based conservative treatment to aid in the management of OVCFs.

Risks, consequences, and prevention of falls of older people in oral healthcare centers.

One-third of community-dwelling people older than 65 years of age fall each year, and half of them fall at least twice a year. Older care home residents are approximately three times more likely to fall when compared to community-dwelling older people. Risk indicators for falls are related to the older people's body, environment, behavior, and activities.

Complications After Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for the Treatment of Unstable Spinal Metastases.

Background: Complications after surgical stabilization for the treatment of unstable spinal metastases are common. Less invasive surgical (LIS) procedures are potentially associated with a lower risk of complications; however, little is known regarding the complications after LIS procedures for the treatment of spinal metastases. Our primary objective was to determine the characteristics and rate of complications after percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) for the treatment of mechanically unstable spinal metastases.

Sudden proximal spinal dislocation with complete spinal cord injury 1 week after spinal fusion in a child with Prader-Willi syndrome: a case report.

Study Design: Case report.

Objective: To describe a sudden spinal cord injury in a girl with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) 1 week after posterior T2-L3 fusion.

Summary Of Background Data: PWS is a genetic disorder characterized by several features including growth deficiency, hypotonia, obesity, and spinal deformities.