Low-energy vertebral fractures requiring a fusion in the elderly associate higher mortality than high-energy injuries

The findings of this study demonstrate an elevated risk of mortality in elderly patients when the fracture treated with fusion is produced by a low-energy mechanism. This observation may be attributable to the increased fragility of these patients. Individualized patient evaluation is necessary, with a focus on preoperative optimization, particularly in those with higher-risk profiles.

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Brain and Spine
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2025.105861
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Hip and Femur Fractures
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Low-energy vertebral fractures requiring a fusion in the elderly associate higher mortality than high-energy injuries

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Low-energy vertebral fractures requiring a fusion in the elderly associate higher mortality than high-energy injuries

Álvaro Zamarrón, Andrea Barbero, Alberto Vallejo-Plaza, Raquel Gutiérrez‐González, Ana Royuela
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Abstract

The findings of this study demonstrate an elevated risk of mortality in elderly patients when the fracture treated with fusion is produced by a low-energy mechanism. This observation may be attributable to the increased fragility of these patients. Individualized patient evaluation is necessary, with a focus on preoperative optimization, particularly in those with higher-risk profiles.

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Low-energy vertebral fractures requiring a fusion in the elderly associate higher mortality than high-energy injuries — Álvaro Zamarrón, Andrea Barbero, et al. · Brain and Spine (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS