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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Oct 2014
ReviewVertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
- Jason W Savage, Gregory D Schroeder, and Paul A Anderson.
- J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 Oct 1; 22 (10): 653-64.
AbstractVertebroplasty and kyphoplasty have been used to treat osteoporotic compression fractures for many years. In 2009, two randomized controlled trials demonstrated limited effectiveness of vertebroplasty over sham treatment; thus, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons published evidence-based guidelines recommending "against vertebroplasty for patients who present with an osteoporotic spinal compression fracture." However, several other trials have since been published that contradict these conclusions. A recent meta-analysis cited strong evidence in favor of cement augmentation in the treatment of symptomatic vertebral compression fractures. Copyright 2014 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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