What is the diagnostic value of spinal tenderness in identifying vertebral fractures in older adults, and how should this influence decisions regarding spinal imaging?
Year: 2026
Type: article
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.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7224472256