To unlock this feature and to subscribe to our weekly evidence emails, please create a FREE orthoEvidence account.

SIGNUP

Already Have an Account?

Loading...
Visit our Evidence-Based Covid-19 Website and Stay Up to Date with the latest Research.
Ace Report Cover

Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty improve pain and function after vertebral compression fracture

Download
Share
Reprints
Cite This
About
+ Favorites
Share
Reprints
Cite This
About
+ Favorites
Author Verified
Ace Report Cover
April 2013

Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty improve pain and function after vertebral compression fracture

Vol: 2| Issue: 3| Number:131| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Meta-analysis of vertebral augmentation compared with conservative treatment for osteoporotic spinal fractures

J Bone Miner Res. 2013 Feb;28(2):372-82. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.1762

Contributing Authors:
PA Anderson AB Froyshteter Tontz WL

Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here

OE EXCLUSIVE

Dr. Anderson discusses vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for the treatment of vertebral compression fracture

Synopsis

Six studies were included in this analysis which considered the effectiveness of cement augmentation procedures - vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty - in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures. The surgical procedures were compared to control groups of sham or conservative treatment on the basis of pain, functional, and quality of life outcomes, along with incidence of secondary surgery. Res...

CME Image

Did you know that you’re eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report!

LEARN MORE

Join the Conversation

Please Login or Join to leave comments.