Postictal vertebral fractures: Incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes. A systematic review
Abstract
Introduction
Vertebral fractures in postictal patients with no prior acute or chronic trauma history are rare but can lead to severe neurological complications if missed during the initial evaluation.
Research question
What are the prevalence and risk factors associated with vertebral fractures? What are the characteristics of these fractures in terms of their location, severity, and clinical outcome?
Materials and methods