Missing an osteoporotic vertebral fracture.

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Cheong, Ai Theng and Khoo, Ee Ming (2009) Missing an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Malaysian Family Physician, 4 (1). pp. 33-36. ISSN 1985-207X; ESSN:1985-2274

Abstract

This case illustrates an 80-year-old lady who presented with acute low back pain and finally succumbed from complications of osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Among the contributing factors are delayed diagnosis and a lack of continuity of care. It reminds the practitioners of the importance to look out for red flag symptoms and to have a high index of suspicion for vertebral fracture in high risk patients presenting with low back pain.

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Item Type:	Article
Subject:	Low back pain.
Subject:	Vertebral fracture - Adults.
Subject:	Osteoporotic vertebral fracture - Case studies.
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Publisher:	Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
Keywords:	Low back pain; Osteoporotic vertebral fracture.
Depositing User:	Raja Norazlinda Raja Azenam
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2013 00:21
Last Modified:	04 Nov 2015 01:33
URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15644
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