U.S., Oct. 21 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07884149) titled 'Impact of Diabetes on Patients With Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures After Vertebral Augmentation: A Retrospective Cohort Study' on Oct. 13.
Brief Summary: Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures are common and painful, especially in older adults. A minimally invasive surgery called vertebral augmentation is often used to relieve pain and stabilize the spine. Diabetes is also very common in these patients. However, it is unclear if having diabetes, especially with poor blood sugar control, makes it harder for patients to recover after this surgery.
This is a retrospective study. We will review the medical records o...