Topic: Management of acute painul vertebral compression fractures
Organised by the ECTS E-learning action group
Chair: Anda Mihaela Naciu, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
Speaker: Tim Rolvien, University Medical Center Hamburg – Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Date & Time: Thursday, 20 March 2025 from 16.00-17.00hrs CET
Format: Live Interactive Webinar. On-demand recording to be available for ECTS full tier members after the event

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The live webinar is free and open to everyone with an interest in the field.

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Learning objectives:

1. To understand the burden of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) and nonspecified pain often encountered in individuals with VCFs;

2. To evaluate and compare the efficacy of different conservative treatment options in managing acute nonspecified pain related to VCF;

3. To explore adverse effects profile of different conservative treatment options in managing acute pain related to VCF.

Agenda:

Introduction by Dr Naciu (5 min)
Presentation on “Management of Acute Painful Vertebral Compression Fractures” by Dr Rolvien (35 min)
Live Q&A from the audience, moderated by Dr Naciu (17 min)
Conclusion and key messages by Dr Naciu (3 min)