What is the diagnostic value of spinal tenderness in identifying vertebral fractures in older adults, and how should this influence decisions regarding spinal imaging?

No direct evidence for using spinal tenderness alone to identify vertebral fractures in older adults. Clinical assessment should combine other signs and consider imaging for confirmation, guided by individual risk factors.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-10-29
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23783004
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Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
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What is the diagnostic value of spinal tenderness in identifying vertebral fractures in older adults, and how should this influence decisions regarding spinal imaging?

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What is the diagnostic value of spinal tenderness in identifying vertebral fractures in older adults, and how should this influence decisions regarding spinal imaging?

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Abstract

No direct evidence for using spinal tenderness alone to identify vertebral fractures in older adults. Clinical assessment should combine other signs and consider imaging for confirmation, guided by individual risk factors.

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What is the diagnostic value of spinal tenderness in identifying vertebral fractures in older adults, and how should this influence decisions regarding spinal imaging? — Tripdatabase · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS