Balloon kyphoplasty in malignant spinal fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal fractures are a common source of morbidity in cancer patients. Balloon Kyphoplasty (BKP) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to stabilize fractures and correct vertebral deformities. We performed a meta-analysis to determine the efficacy and safety of BKP for spinal fractures in cancer patients.

Methods

We searched several electronic databases up to September 2008 and the reference lists of relevant publications for studies reporting on BKP in patients with spinal fractures secondary to osteolytic metastasis and multiple myeloma. Outcomes sought included pain relief, functional capacity, quality of life, vertebral height, kyphotic angle and adverse events. Studies were assessed for methodological bias, and estimates of effect were calculated using a

SUBMITTER: Bouza C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2746801 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature