Burden and risk stratification of osteoporosis in traumatic spinal cord injury: Evidence from a national claims database.

A study using national insurance claims data examined how common osteoporosis is among people with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) and which factors increase their risk. Researchers found that the burden of osteoporosis in this population is substantial, and identified key risk stratifiers that could guide preventive care and monitoring. These findings have direct implications for PT professionals managing bone health, fall prevention, and rehabilitation in patients with SCI.

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