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The efficacy of kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures
May 2013
The efficacy of kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty compared with non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE): A randomised controlled trial
Lancet. 2009 Mar 21;373:1016-24. Epub 2009 Feb 24Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
300 patients with one to three vertebral fractures were randomized to receive balloon kyphoplasty or non-surgical treatment to assess the efficacy and safety of kyphoplasty. There were significant improvements in quality of life, pain, and function measures at one month follow-up in the kyphoplasty group when compared to the non-surgical group. However, these differences diminished over time and w...
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