Conservative Treatments in the Management of Acute Painful Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) frequently cause substantial pain and reduced mobility, posing a major health problem. Despite the critical need for effective pain management to restore functionality and improve patient outcomes, the value of various conservative treatments for acute VCF has not been systematically investigated.

Objective

To assess and compare different conservative treatment options in managing acute pain related to VCF.

Data sources

On May 16, 2023, 4 databases-PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL-were searched. In addition, a gray literature search within Scopus and Embase was also conducted.

Study selection

Included studies were prospective comparative and randomized clinical trials that assessed conservative tr

SUBMITTER: Alimy AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380106 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature