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Vertebroplasty provides pain relief for osteoporotic fractures at a greater cost
November 2014
Vertebroplasty provides pain relief for osteoporotic fractures at a greater cost
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Vertebroplasty versus conservative treatment in acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (Vertos II): An open-label randomised trial
Lancet. 2010 Sep 25;376(9746):1085-92. Epub 2010 Aug 9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
202 patients over the age of 50 with symptomatic radiologically confirmed vertebral compression fracture were randomized to percutaneous vertebroplasty or conservative management. At 1 year, it was observed that percutaneous vertebroplasty offered quicker and greater pain relief in comparison to conservative treatment, at a justifiable expense.
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