Improving diagnosis of vertebral fracture: Hints and tips

Introduction:

These are resources primarily targeted at primary healthcare professionals to aid diagnosis of spinal fractures.

  1. Vertebral fracture: A guide to diagnosis for healthcare professionals in primary care: An information leaflet explaining the symptoms, prevalence, diagnostic criteria and associated risk factors for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. A guide to identification, holistic assessment and management is included.
  2. Vertebral fracture: Neck or back pain? Could your patient have a vertebral spinal fracture? A poster for healthcare professionals in primary care, detailing symptoms, risk factors, treatment and a hyperlink to an extended guide.
  3. Diagnosing vertebral fracture: Hints and tips: A short summary defining vertebral fractures, diagnosis, risk factors, imaging and what to do if an osteoporotic vertebral fracture is identified on spinal imaging.

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