Balloon kyphoplasty in the management of vertebral compression fractures: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review updates the understanding of the evidence base for balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) in the management of vertebral compression fractures. Detailed searches of a number of electronic databases were performed from March to April 2006. Citation searches of included studies were undertaken and no language restrictions were applied. All controlled and uncontrolled studies were included with the exception of case reports. Prognostic factors responsible for pain relief and cement leakage were examined using meta-regression. Combined with previous evidence, a total of eight comparative studies (three against conventional medical therapy and five against vertebroplasty) and 35 case series were identified. The majority of studies were undertaken in older women with osteoporotic verte

SUBMITTER: Taylor RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2200787 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature