TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - Definition and diagnosis of vertebral fracture
JO  - Journal of rheumatology
A1  - O'neill, T. W.
A1  - Silman, A. J.
SP  - 1208
EP  - 1211
VL  - 24
IS  - 6
N2  - The majority of vertebral deformities are asymptomatic and thus definition is normally based on radiographic appearance. There are no internationally agreed criteria for vertebral fracture based on radiographic appearance. A variety of morphometric methods have been developed to ascertain changes in vertebral shape based on a reduction in vertebral height. Criteria have to be established to determine what cutoff constitutes abnormality. An alternative is to adopt a semiquantitative grading using clinical observations of a experienced radiologist. This approach enhances specificity by excluding nonosteoporotic causes of changing vertebral shape. Such methods, however, may be subject to difficulties in standardization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0315-162X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -