OSTEOPOROTIC SPINE FRACTURES TREATED WITH KYPHOPLASTY OR VERTEBROPLASTY: A META-ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT Kyphoplasty (KP) and vertebroplasty (VP) are both widely adopted treatments for patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), however, which of these techniques is more effective has not yet been established. We performed a systematic review articles, followed by meta-analysis, in an attempt to establish the differences between KP VP. Initially, 187 articles were obtained, 20 systematically reviewed submitted meta-analysis. Thus, 2,226 comprised universe present article, 1202 whom underwent 1024 The statistically significant results observed included lower mean bone cement leakage (ml) group kyphoplasty, OR: 1.50 [CI95%: 1.16 - 1.95], p <0.05; shorter surgical time (minutes), 0.45 [CI90% 0.08 0.82], <0.1, VP as compared group; postoperative Oswestry Disability Index score group, −0.14 −0.28 0.01], <0.05. was improving physical function had frequency when VP, although it requires longer time. Level evidence III; Systematic level III studies.