Kessenich C R
Department of Nursing, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL, USA.
Pain Manag Nurs. 2000 Mar;1(1):22-6. doi: 10.1053/jpmn.2000.5892.
Osteoporosis is an increasingly prevalent, chronic metabolic bone disease that can cause fractures of the distal radius, hip, and spine. Spinal fractures are the most common, and often the most debilitating, of osteoporotic fractures. Early recognition of these painful fractures can help to ease the burden. A variety of modalities can be used to manage vertebral fractures during both the acute and chronic stages. Nurses must be aware of the potential for osteoporosis to cause acute and chronic back pain. They can play an important role in early detection and appropriate pain management of patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
骨质疏松症是一种日益普遍的慢性代谢性骨病，可导致桡骨远端、髋部和脊柱骨折。脊柱骨折是骨质疏松性骨折中最常见的，通常也是最使人衰弱的。尽早识别这些疼痛性骨折有助于减轻负担。在急性和慢性阶段，可采用多种方式来处理椎体骨折。护士必须意识到骨质疏松症导致急慢性背痛的可能性。他们在骨质疏松性椎体骨折患者的早期检测和适当的疼痛管理中可以发挥重要作用。
