Respective contributions of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty to the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures.

Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in Iranian Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures

Background: Osteoporotic compression vertebral fractures are common clinical problems. In those with refractory fractures, percutaneous cement augmentation has been suggested. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of percutaneous vertebroplasty in Iranian patients with refractory osteoporotic fractures. Methods: We retrospectively studied 37 osteoporotic fractures in 28 p...

Kyphoplasty versus vertebroplasty for painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures—which one is better? A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Whether kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty is better for painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture is a widely debated issue. Studies on the comparison of the 2 approaches are relative limited and a wide variation exists in the patient population, study design, and results. These factors make it difficult for workers in this field to know the exact value of the 2 approaches. O...

Vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty versus conservative treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

OBJECTIVE Although the majority of available evidence suggests that vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty can relieve pain associated with vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) and improve function, some studies have suggested results are similar to those of placebo. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the outcomes of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty with conservative treatment in patients...

Vertebroplasty vs kyphoplasty: a comparison of two techniques in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: a systematic review of 69 clinical studies.

STUDY DESIGN Systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty using the data presented in published clinical studies, with respect to patient pain relief, restoration of mobility and vertebral body height, complication rate, and incidence of new adjacent vertebral fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Vertebroplasty and kyphoplast...