Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture:
Treatment and Prevention
27 November 2025
Dr Sieh Koon-man
Specialist in Orthopaedics & Traumatology
MBBS(HK), MRCSE, FRCSE(Orth), FHKCOS, FHKAM(Orthopaedic Surgery), PDHSMPH(CUHK), MPH(CUHK)
Abstract
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) are common fragility fractures. Treatment focuses on pain management, bracing, and physical therapy, with surgeries like vertebroplasty reserved for severe cases. Prevention relies on calcium, Vitamin D, and anti-osteoporotic medications (e.g., bisphosphonates) alongside fall-prevention strategies.
Dr Sieh Koon-man
Specialist in Orthopaedics & Traumatology
MBBS(HK), MRCSE, FRCSE(Orth), FHKCOS, FHKAM(Orthopaedic Surgery), PDHSMPH(CUHK), MPH(CUHK)
Dr Sieh Koon-man (佘冠文) is a specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology operating a private practice in Central, Hong Kong.