%0 Journal Article
%A Wáng, Yì Xiáng J
%A Deng, Min
%A He, Lai-Chang
%A Che-Nordin, Nazmi
%A Santiago, Fernando Ruiz
%T Osteoporotic vertebral endplate and cortex fractures: A pictorial review.
%D 2018
%@ 2214-031X
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10668/13059
%X Despite years' research, the radiographic criteria for osteoporotic vertebral fracture and its grading remain debated. The importance of identifying vertebral endplate/cortex fracture (ECF) is being recognised; however, evaluation of osteoporotic ECF requires training and experience. This article aims to serve as a teaching material for radiologists/physicians or researchers to evaluate osteoporotic ECF. Emphasis is particularly dedicated to identifying ECF that may not be associated with apparent vertebral body collapse. We suggest a combined approach based on standardised radiologic evaluation by experts and morphometry measurement is the most appropriate approach to detect and classify osteoporotic vertebral fractures. A good understanding of radiologic anatomy of vertebrae and fracture signs of endplate/cortex are essential for spine fragility fracture assessment.
%K Endplate
%K Normal variants
%K Osteoporosis
%K Osteoporotic fractures
%K Radiograph
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