Initial non-weight-bearing therapy is important for preventing vertebral body collapse in elderly patients with clinical vertebral fractures
Yoichi KishikawaKishikawa Orthopaedic Clinic, Saga City, Saga, JapanPurpose: The aim of the present conventional observational study was to compare the clinical outcomes of initial non-weight-bearing therapy and conventional relative rest therapy among elderly patients with clinical vertebral fractu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2012-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of General Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/initial-non-weight-bearing-therapy-is-important-for-preventing-vertebr-a9756 |