Abstract Purpose of Review This comprehensive review of current concepts in the
management of vertebral compression fractures is a manuscript of vertebral augmentation …

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

Background: Because of an aging population, osteoporotic vertebral fractures are becoming
more frequent. Conservative therapy was considered the gold standard for treating …

This pilot monocenter study in 30 patients with painful osteoporotic vertebral compression
fractures compared two vertebral augmentation procedures. Over a 3-year post-surgery …

Objective: Although the majority of available evidence suggests that vertebroplasty and
kyphoplasty can relieve pain associated with vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) and …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Previous investigators have reported on benefits and risks
associated with vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, but there are limited comparison data …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Several trials have compared vertebral augmentation with
nonsurgical treatment for vertebral compression fractures. This trial compares the efficacy …

Study Design. Systematic review and meta-regression. Objectives. To compare the efficacy
and safety of balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for the treatment of vertebral …

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

Background: Osteoporosis with subsequent osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures is
an increasingly important disease due not only to its significant economic impact but also to …