Prevalence of osteoporotic vertebral fracture in Spanish women over age 45

摘要: The aim of this work is to study the prevalence osteoporotic vertebral fractures in Spanish women over 45 years age, based on selection a nationwide sample. An observational, cross-sectional, multicenter was conducted during 2006, all Spain's regions. sample analyzed 5000 individuals, representative female population age Spain. A questionnaire used determine which factors are most often associated with fractures. We also assessed whether Prevalent Vertebral Fracture Index, proposed by Vogt, useful indicating possible fracture. Five hundred orthopedic surgeons, from various regions, were trained different aspects study: inclusion and exclusion criteria, management risk factor questionnaire, implementation Vogt questionnaire. number fracture cases 1549 (31.79%). 528 Women (34.08%) had single fracture, 1021 (65.92%) multiple following statistically significantly fracture: late menarche, early menopause, diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, height loss, daily physical activity, corticosteroid therapy, personal history previous diagnosis osteoporosis. differences score according status significant. conclusion that frequent. high older than 60 probably related malnutrition period 1936 1952.