Vertebral Compression Fractures in Elderly: How to Recognize and Report

Journal Article · Sat Sep 15 04:00:00 EDT 2018 · Current Radiology Reports

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S40134-018-0289-1· OSTI ID:22876173

Clemente, Maria Antonietta ^[1]; Rabasco, Paola; Iannelli, Giancarlo; Villonio, Antonio; Lotumolo, Antonella; Gioioso, Matilde; Zandolino, Alexis ^[2]; Guglielmi, Giuseppe ^[1]; Cammarota, Aldo ^[2]

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1. Scientific Institute Hospital “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza”, Department of Radiology (Italy)
2. Unit of Radiation Oncology of IRCCS CROB (Italy)

Purpose of Review: In elderly patients, when there is no obvious evidence of malignancy on plain radiography, it can be difficult to evaluate benign and malignant vertebral fractures, because these patients are predisposed to senile osteoporosis and malignant disease. The only complaint could be back pain, as both types of fractures have the same symptoms and signs. Recent Findings: A reliable imaging modality is always required, as appropriate management and early diagnosis of malignant vertebral fractures are important. Summary: The aim of this study was to highlight the importance of recognizing, through diagnostic techniques, the presence of vertebral fractures, since the majority of vertebral fractures do not come to clinical attention and to determine the parameters that are useful for the early differentiation between benign versus malignant vertebral fractures.

• OSTI ID: 22876173
• Journal Information: Current Radiology Reports, Journal Name: Current Radiology Reports Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 6; ISSN 2167-4825
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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