The natural course of the paravertebral muscles after the onset of osteoporotic vertebral fracture

ConclusionPVM decrease was significantly related to LBP and delayed union after osteoporotic vertebral fracture onset. ADL decline at the 3-month follow-up was a risk factor for PVM decrease. Therefore, restoring ADLs within 3  months after onset is important.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research