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What is Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture (OVCF) and how to treat it?

The spine is the most common site of osteoporotic fractures, the thoracolumbar spine is more common, and the fractures mainly occur at the transition of the thoracic or lumbar spine, with the most common site being T12, followed by L1. The upper thoracic spine can sometimes occur but cervical spine fractures almost never happen. OVCF …

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How long the femoral nails should be used in surgery? 5 Easy Ways to Measure!

Intramedullary nailing is the most common treatment for femoral diaphysis fractures in adults. Proper preoperative assessment of fracture type, comminution, fracture extension, femoral length, and morphology is essential. Several methods of direct and indirect estimation of femoral nail length have been described. Direct measurement of the contralateral intact femur (from the tip of the greater …

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