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Vertebral Compression Fracture Rehabilitation Protocols

1 Vertebral Compression Fracture rehabilitation protocol from 1 institution, published 2011.

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InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Brigham and Women's Hospital — Vertebral Augmentation Post-Op… Mobility per patient tolerance from POD 1; early ambulation encouraged; no strict WB… Caution applying resistance with severe osteoporosis; may not be indicated for recently fractured patients…

All 1 Vertebral Compression Fracture protocols

Vertebral Compression Fracture — Vertebral Augmentation Post-Op (Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty)
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dept. of Rehabilitation Services · 2011

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