Background Percutaneous vertebroplasty remains widely used to treat osteoporotic
vertebral fractures although our 2015 Cochrane review did not support its role in routine …

Vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is an important cause of severe debilitating back pain,
adversely affecting quality of life, physical function, psychosocial performance, mental health …

Age-related hyperkyphosis is an exaggerated anterior curvature in the thoracic spine that
occurs commonly with advanced age. This condition is associated with low bone mass …

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 …

Background Cancers that metastasize to the spine and primary cancers such as multiple
myeloma can result in vertebral compression fractures or instability. Conservative strategies …

Background: The treatment of vertebral compression fractures with vertebral augmentation
procedures is associated with acute pain relief and improved mobility, but direct …

This consensus article reviews the various aspects of the non-pharmacological
management of osteoporosis, including the effects of nutriments, physical exercise, lifestyle …

Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) has been used to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression
fractures for over 10 years; however, clinically speaking it is still controversial as to whether …

Background context Vertebral compression fractures at the proximal junction are common
complications of long spinal fusion surgeries that can contribute to the development of …

Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) and kyphoplasty (PK) are the 2 vertebral augmentation
procedures that have emerged as minimally invasive surgical options to treat painful …