Reduced walking speed at discharge predicts mortality after clinical osteoporotic vertebral fracture: A retrospective cohort study

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Authors

Hiroyuki Tominaga · Kagoshima University

Yoshitaka Yamashita · Akashi Medical Center

Abstract

A walking speed of 0.71 m/sec or slower was associated with poor prognosis after clinical vertebral fracture. Nutritional management, kyphotic deformity prevention, and walking speed maintenance are essential for vertebral fracture treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Bone health and osteoporosis research Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Hip and Femur Fractures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Osteoporosis

Volume 21, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1007/s11657-026-01686-w

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