Should you use a wearable brace after a spine fracture?
Some people are prescribed a back brace after an spine fracture, but evidence supporting bracing for stable osteoporotic spine fractures is limited. Check out the infographic below to learn what current research says about benefits, risks, and alternatives.
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Sources: Peckett KH, Ponzano M, Steinke A, Giangregorio LM. Bracing and taping interventions for individuals with vertebral fragility fractures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with GRADE assessment. Archives of Osteoporosis. 2023.
Fragility Fracture Network Vertebral Fragility Fracture Care Model: Click here to see the description of the care model
