Mortality outcomes of vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty and/or balloon kyphoplasty) for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review and …

K Hinde, J Maingard, JA Hirsch, K Phan, H Asadi… - Radiology, 2020 - pubs.rsna.org
Background Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are prevalent, with
associated morbidity and mortality. Vertebral augmentation (VA), defined as either …

[HTML][HTML] Complex regional pain syndrome–up-to-date

F Birklein, V Dimova - Pain reports, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) was described for the first time in the 19th century
by Silas Weir Mitchell. After the exclusion of other causes, CRPS is characterised by a …

Randomized controlled trial of percutaneous vertebroplasty versus optimal medical management for the relief of pain and disability in acute osteoporotic vertebral …

MR Farrokhi, E Alibai, Z Maghami - Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2011 - thejns.org
Object Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a major cause of increased
morbidity in older patients. This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of …

Effect of reversible intermittent intra-abdominal vagal nerve blockade on morbid obesity: the ReCharge randomized clinical trial

S Ikramuddin, RP Blackstone, A Brancatisano, J Toouli… - Jama, 2014 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Although conventional bariatric surgery results in weight loss, it does so with
potential short-term and long-term morbidity. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and …

The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) evidence-based clinical guideline of interventional treatments for low back pain

D Sayed, J Grider, N Strand, JM Hagedorn… - Journal of Pain …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Painful lumbar spinal disorders represent a leading cause of disability in the US
and worldwide. Interventional treatments for lumbar disorders are an effective treatment for …

Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for a degenerative meniscus tear: a 5 year follow-up of the placebo-surgery controlled FIDELITY (Finnish Degenerative Meniscus …

R Sihvonen, M Paavola, A Malmivaara… - British journal of sports …, 2020 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objectives To assess the long-term effects of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) on
the development of radiographic knee osteoarthritis, and on knee symptoms and function, at …

The Research‐Treatment Distinction: A Problematic Approach for Determining Which Activities Should Have Ethical Oversight

NE Kass, RR Faden, SN Goodman… - Hastings Center …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The rise of quality improvement research and comparative effectiveness research in health
care settings constitutes progress toward the goal of what the Institute of Medicine has called …

Presentation and management of osteoporosis presenting in association with pregnancy or lactation

CS Kovacs, SH Ralston - Osteoporosis International, 2015 - Springer
In this review, we summarize our current understanding of the pathophysiology of fragility
fractures that occur for the first time during pregnancy and lactation, and provide guidance …

Current concepts in the management of vertebral compression fractures

D Hoyt, I Urits, V Orhurhu, MS Orhurhu, J Callan… - Current Pain and …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This comprehensive review of current concepts in the
management of vertebral compression fractures is a manuscript of vertebral augmentation …

Morbidity and mortality after vertebral fractures: comparison of vertebral augmentation and nonoperative management in the Medicare population

AA Edidin, KL Ong, E Lau, SM Kurtz - Spine, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Vertebral compression fracture (VCF) patients in the 100% US Medicare data
set (2005–2009). Objective. To compare the mortality and morbidity risks for VCF patients …