Up-to-Date Orthopedic Treatment and Care for Osteoporotic Fracture of the Elderly
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatric deformity; degenerative spine disease; adult spinal deformity correction; spinal tumors; spinal trauma management
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Interests: adult deformity; degenerative spine disease; spinal tumors; spinal trauma management
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Dear Colleagues,
Osteoporotic fractures in the elderly remain a pressing clinical and research challenge, with profound consequences for mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Advances in orthopedic science have revealed unique fracture patterns, refined surgical techniques, and improved postoperative care pathways. Emerging evidence emphasizes the critical importance of accurate diagnosis, timely surgery when indicated, and individualized rehabilitation to maximize functional recovery.
Recent developments—including novel classification systems, innovative fixation strategies, and minimally invasive options such as balloon kyphoplasty—are enhancing outcomes while minimizing complications. At the same time, pain management and rehabilitation programs are becoming increasingly personalized, reflecting considerations such as fracture type, bone quality, and comorbid conditions.
This dynamic and evolving field offers rich opportunities for impactful research spanning biomechanics, imaging, surgical innovation, conservative treatment strategies when applicable, and long-term outcome studies.
We warmly invite clinicians and researchers to share their insights, contribute their findings, and collaborate in advancing the science and practice of osteoporotic fracture management in the elderly.
Dr. Oded Hershkovich
Dr. Raphael Lotan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- osteoporotic fractures
- elderly patients
- orthopedic surgery
- minimally invasive techniques
- fracture rehabilitation
- kyphoplasty
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