Analysis of the impact of underlying diseases in the elderly on postoperative re-fractures after osteoporotic compression fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative refracture of osteoporotic compression fractures in the elderly due to underlying illnesses is a complicated matter involving several variables. A multidisciplinary approach involving orthopedics, geriatrics, endocrinology, and rehabilitation medicine is necessary for an investigation of these issues. investigating the impact of older patients' underlying medical conditions on the refracture of osteoporotic compression fractures following surgery.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 2383 patients between August 2013 and August 2023. 550 patients with comorbid geriatric underlying diseases were screened, 183 patients underwent refractories, and 367 patients were classified as non-refractories. The patients were then divided into two grou

SUBMITTER: Qi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11389243 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature