Initial hospitalization with rigorous bed rest followed by bracing and rehabilitation as an option of conservative treatment for osteoporotic vertebral fractures in elderly patients: a pilot one arm safety and feasibility study

ConclusionsOur results showed that initial hospitalization with rigorous bed rest followed by a rehabilitation program using a Jewett brace was safe and feasible. Therefore, the present conservative treatment protocol can be one of the acceptable treatment options in managing OVF patients.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research