Publications [#272806] of Deborah T. Gold

Papers Published

1. Brunton, S; Carmichael, B; Gold, D; Hull, B; Kauffman, T; Papaioannou, A; Rasch, R; Stracke, HHG; Truumees, E; Primary Care Education Consortium, ; Texas Academy of Family Physicians, (2005). Vertebral compression fractures in primary care: recommendations from a consensus panel.. Journal of Family Practice, 54(9), 781-788.
   (last updated on 2023/06/01)

   Abstract:
   Vertebral compression fractures are a relatively common but often unrecognized consequence of osteoporosis. Back pain is the typical presenting symptom; patients older than 50 years with acute back pain should undergo a clinical workup for a VCF. Primary care clinicians have important roles as educators about bone health and as providers of pharmacologic therapies. Additionally, they are critical in coordinating the multidisciplinary care of a patient with a VCF. Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty stabilize a VCF, increase spinal function, and restore normal daily function. Both may be performed as an inpatient or outpatient procedure, as determined by medical necessity. They provide rapid pain improvement with a low complication rate. Restoration of the vertebral height is an added benefit of kyphoplasty. Copyright © 2005 Dowden Health Media.