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 …

The present study aims to qualitatively review the contributing factors and health
implications of age-related hyperkyphosis. We conducted a narrative review of observational …

A vertebral fracture is the most common type of osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporotic vertebral
fractures (OVFs) cause a variety of morbidities and deaths. There are currently few “gold …

Vertebral compression fractures are a prevalent disease affecting osteoporotic patients.
When symptomatic, they cause significant pain and loss of function and have a high public …

Purpose of Review This systematic review comprehensively compared balloon kyphoplasty
and vertebroplasty with respect to height restoration and pain relief. Recent Findings …

Objectives To assess the quantity and quality of randomised, sham-controlled studies of
surgery and invasive procedures and estimate the treatment-specific and non-specific …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a common treatment
modality for painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). The complication …

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive techniques applied for the treatment
of vertebral fractures. Since not all vertebral compression fractures are the same, a tailored …

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures frequently result in significant morbidity and
health care resource use. For patients with severe and disabling pain, vertebral …

Vertebral fractures are often painful and lead to reduced quality of life and disability. We
compared the efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty to nonsurgical therapy over 24 …