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    • Examination of the Respiratory System
    • Examination of the Musculoskeletal System
    • Demonstration on putting on a surgical/ N95 mask properly
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      • General Nephrology
      • Imaging
      • Peritoneal Dialysis
      • Hemodialysis
    • Neurology
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
      • Modified Ashworth Scale
      • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
      • Case 1
      • Case 2
    • Respiratory Medicine
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      • Common Rheumatological Cases
      • Clinical Signs and Radiographs of Patients with Rheumatological Disorders
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Osteoporotic Vertebral Collapse

November 24th, 2014

Osteoporotic Vertebral Collapse

The X-rays shown here are from an elderly woman who presented with mechanical low back pain. She had a prior operation for an osteoporotic fracture of the right hip joint. X-ray of the lumbar spine (AP and lateral) showed osteoporotic collapse of L1. Her pain was managed with panadol, tramadol and a 2-week course of intranasal calcitonin. She was prescribed with oral calcium and vitamin D supplements as well as weekly oral alendronate for her osteoporosis. A soft corset was prescribed and she received physiotherapy for pain control and strengthening of the back muscles.

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