Interpretation of "clinical guideline for vertebral augmentation for acute symptomatic thoracolumbar osteoporotic compression fractures" / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

The incidence of acute symptomatic thoracolumbar osteoporotic compression fractures (ASTOCFs) has increased significantly with population aging in China. Vertebral augmentation has been widely used because of its minimally invasive, safe and effective characteristics. However, many problems in the diagnosis and treatment of ASTOCFs remain controversial. In order to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of ASTOCFs, the editorial board of "Chinese Journal of Trauma "and expert panel of Spinal Trauma Committee of Orthopedics Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association formulated the"clinical guidelines for vertebral augmentation for acute symptomatic thoracolumbar osteoporotic compression fractures" (hereafter referred to as the "guideline"). The guideline provided evidence-based recommendations on key issues regarding the use of vertebral augmentation in such fracture. Since orthopedic surgeons at different levels of medical institutions have different understanding of the guideline, the authors made an in-depth interpretation of some key points in the guideline to help clinicians better understand the guideline and guide clinical practice.