Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
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. ©Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia.
Keywords
Low back pain, Osteoporotic vertebral fracture
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Malaysian Family Physician
Volume
4
Issue
1
Publisher
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
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