The resources below were developed based on an international consensus of researchers and healthcare providers on the management of osteoporotic spine fractures. You can find the references below. All are free to download!
Nutrition and bone health
Tips for pain management and recovery in the first few months after osteoporotic spine fracture.
Movement tips for the first few months after osteoporotic spine fracture.
Strategies to manage weight and constipation after spine fracture.
Exercise after spine fracture:, when and what to do
Movement tips for when the fracture has healed
Should you use a wearable brace after a spine fracture?
Some people are prescribed a back brace after an spine fracture, but evidence supporting bracing for stable osteoporotic spine fractures is limited. Check out the infographic below to learn what current research says about benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Want a more detailed explanation? Click here to read the blog on the topic.
Sources:
Peckett KH, Ponzano M, Steinke A, Giangregorio LM. Bracing and taping interventions for individuals with vertebral fragility fractures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with GRADE assessment. Archives of Osteoporosis. 2023.
Fragility Fracture Network Vertebral Fragility Fracture Care Model: Click here to see the description of the care model
Ponzano M, Tibert N, Brien S, Funnell L, Gibbs JC, Keller H, Laprade J, Morin SN, Papaioannou A, Weston Z, Wideman TH, Giangregorio LM. International consensus on the non-pharmacological and non-surgical management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Osteoporos Int. 2023 Jun;34(6):1065-1074. doi: 10.1007/s00198-023-06688-9. Epub 2023 Feb 17. Erratum in: Osteoporos Int. 2023 Jun;34(6):1139. doi: 10.1007/s00198-023-06717-7. PMID: 36799981.
