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Efficacy of vertebroplasty vs sham for acute vertebral fracture in patients over 60
June 2017
Efficacy of vertebroplasty vs sham for acute vertebral fracture in patients over 60
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Safety and efficacy of vertebroplasty for acute painful osteoporotic fractures (VAPOUR): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Lancet. 2016 Oct 1;388(10052):1408-1416Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients over the age of 60 with an acute vertebral fracture were randomized to undergo either vertebroplasty or a sham procedure designed to simulate vertebroplasty. The purpose of this study was to compare patient-reported pain, disability and quality of life over 14-day and 6-month follow-ups. Results demonstrated significant between-group differences in favour of the vertebroplasty group i...
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