Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Contribution of catastrophizing to disability and pain intensity after osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.
Pain catastrophizing is a key variable that contributes to disability not only in chronic pain disorders but also after trauma. However, there is little evidence concerning the effect of catastrophizing on pain intensity and disability after osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of catastrophizing to disability and pain intensity after osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture. ⋯ The present study shows that catastrophizing can contribute to disability only in the acute period after osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture. As the compression fracture heals, however, age is the critical determinant of disability.