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Background and study aims Fragility fractures are a type of fracture which occurs as a result of normal activity, such as a fall from standing height or less. Low-trauma vertebral fractures are fragility fractures affecting the small bones that make up the spine (vertebra). It is most commonly caused by osteoporosis, a long-term condition where bones become brittle and break easily. Vertebral fragility fractures can lead to pain, limitation in daily activities, and is associated with further fragility fractures and worse healthcare outcomes. The majority of vertebral fragility fractures are treated in the community, and so those that do need admission to hospital are more likely to have sustained a serious fracture and be in significant pain and disability. This specific group of patients has not been robustly studied and this study aims to describe the characteristics of patients admitted to hospital with a vertebral fragility fracture, their care in hospital and health outcomes associated with it at six months. Who can participate? Adults aged 50 years and over who have been admitted to hospital because of a vertebral fragility fracture or suspected vertebral fragility fracture. What does the study involve? Participants who have been admitted to hospital because of a vertebral fragility fracture or suspected vertebral fragility fracture are approached by the study team to complete a number of questionnaires. In addition, their medical records are reviewed for background information about their health. Six months later, participants are contacted and repeat the initial questionnaires to look at the long-term outcomes of their fracture. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? There are no direct benefits or risks to those taking part. Where is the study run from? Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? August 2016 to March 2018 Who is funding the study? Dunhill Medical Trust (UK) Who is the main contact? Dr Terence Ong [email protected]
Inclusion criteria
- 1. Osteoporosis 2. Vertebral fractures