Test your knowledge on the clinical prediction rules for spinal fractures.
To identify patients with a likelihood of vertebral compression fracture:
CPR Roman
1. Age > 52 years
2. no presence of referred leg signs
3. BMI of 22 or less
4. No regular exercise
5. female
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Another CPR rule.
CPR Henschke
1. Female
2. age > 70
3. Significant trauma in young patients, minor in elderly
4. Prolonged use of corticosteroids.
