European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty (BK) in the management of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). This study is based on a systematic review of the literature (until October 2004) and meta-analysis of clinical studies assessing the efficacy and safety of BK in the treatment of VCFs. Estimates of effect were based on a random effects model. ⋯ The available evidence suggests that BK can be effective and safe in application to VCFs. However, existing studies evince substantial methodological limitations and relatively short follow-up periods. Better clinical research is required to determine the capacity of BK to avoid the functional and physiological sequelae of VCFs and to define the true role of the technique among the existing therapeutic options.
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty (BK) in the management of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). This study is based on a systematic review of the literature (until October 2004) and meta-analysis of clinical studies assessing the efficacy and safety of BK in the treatment of VCFs. Estimates of effect were based on a random effects model. ⋯ The available evidence suggests that BK can be effective and safe in application to VCFs. However, existing studies evince substantial methodological limitations and relatively short follow-up periods. Better clinical research is required to determine the capacity of BK to avoid the functional and physiological sequelae of VCFs and to define the true role of the technique among the existing therapeutic options.