Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for residual low back pain after percutaneous kyphoplasty in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) is a common complication in elderly patients with osteoporosis. Despite undergoing percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) treatment, a significant percentage of OVCF patients (1.8% to 31.9%) continue to experience residual low back pain. While acupuncture has shown promise in relieving this pain, there is currently no systematic review on its efficacy specifically for residual low back pain after PKP in OVCF patients. This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as a treatment for this condition.

Methods and analysis

A comprehensive search will be conducted, including manual and electronic searches of literature published. Various databases such as MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Co

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404181 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature