Abstract
Postural instability and increased risk of falls are relevant problems in patients with fragility vertebral fractures (VFs). The inter-relationship between flexed posture (FP), VFs and altered balance control is complex and only partially elucidated. The purpose of the study is to identify key factors of balance impairment in osteoporotic patients with VFs. In particular, we focused on the role of FP, number and severity of VFs and their relationships with clinical and static balance instrumental measures. Secondary aim of the study is to investigate possible correlations of stabilometric parameters with clinical and functional outcome measures. The results showed no significant correlations between static balance parameters and FP, number and severity of VFs. Stabilometry measures weakly correlate with age, 20 meters Walking Test and Barthel Index. Further studies are required to improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying balance impairment in patients with VFs with the aim of identifying early clinical and instrumental markers of poor balance and fall's risk.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
