A novel radiological assessment to identify acute vertebral compression fractures: A pilot observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The diagnosis of acute vertebral compression fractures (AVCFs) is often challenging. An alternative to magnetic resonance imaging, which may not always be available, includes a comparison of supine and sitting/standing position radiographs. However, this cannot be accomplished in patients with acute vertebral compression fractures who require emergency transport and are in severe pain. In this study, aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of comparing lateral-view radiographs of the thoracolumbar spine in supine and 30° head-elevated positions, which are less painful.

Methods

We retrospectively examined 30 patients with AVCFs who were transported by ambulance to our emergency department between June 2018 and May 2019. All underwent 30° head-elevated lateral-view thoraco

SUBMITTER: Tsuruta K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10483499 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature