Journal of investigative surgery : the official journal of the Academy of Surgical Research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical Efficacy Analysis of Percutaneous Kyphoplasty Combined with Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.
The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) combined with zoledronic acid (aclasta) in the treatment and prevention of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). ⋯ Results of this study indicate that the clinical efficacy of PKP combined with aclasta in the treatment and prevention of OVCF is significant.
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Comparative Study
Better Prognosis of Senile Patients with Intertrochanteric Femoral Fracture by Treatment with Open Reduction Internal Fixation than by Hip Arthroplasty.
To compare the postoperative survival and mortality rates in intertrochanteric femoral fracture (IFF) patients who underwent either open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or hip arthroplasty. ⋯ The overall postoperative prognosis was superior in senile IFF patients treated with ORIF.