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Balloon Kyphoplasty Reduces Back Pain in Acute Vertebral Compression Fractures
December 2013
Balloon Kyphoplasty Reduces Back Pain in Acute Vertebral Compression Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Balloon Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Acute Vertebral Compression Fractures: 2-Year Results From a Randomized Trial
J Bone Miner Res. 2011 Jul;26(7):1627-37. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.364Did 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 be treated with either kyphoplasty (n=149) or nonsurgical therapy (n=151) to compare both methods in fracture repair. After 2-year assessment of quality of life, function, disability, and pain, kyphoplasty reduced pain and improved function, disability, and quality of life without increasing the risk of additional vertebral frac...
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