PURPOSE: There is still debate over whether vertebroplasty (VP) or kyphoplasty (KP) is superior for the treatment of @entity3814 ( @entity3814 ). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials comparing VP with KP to reach a relatively conclusive answer. METHODS: We searched computerised databases comparing efficacy and safety of VP and KP in @entity3604 . These trials reported @entity158 relief (Visual Analogue Scale), disability ( @entity717 score) and complications (i.e., cement leakage, incident @entity174 ) as the primary outcome. RESULTS: Eight studies involving 848 @entity1 were identified. The outcome showed that VP is more effective in the short-term (no more than seven days) @entity158 relief. Kyphoplasty had a superior capability for intermediate-term (around three months) functional improvement. As for long-term @entity158 relief and functional improvement, there is no significant difference between these two interventions. Consistently, both interventions have similar risk for subsequent @entity174 and cement leakage. CONCLUSION: Thus considering the higher cost of the KP procedure, we recommend VP over KP for the treatment of @entity3814 .

Percutaneous vertebroplasty versus balloon kyphoplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression XXXX : a meta-analysis of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials.

@entity3604 :: ('MESH:D058866', 'Disease') :: ['osteoporotic fractures'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fractures', 'fracture'] @entity3814 :: ('MESH:D050815', 'Disease') :: ['VCFs', 'osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures', 'osteoporotic VCFs'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain'] @entity717 :: ('MESH:D009069', 'Disease') :: ['Oswestry disability']
@entity174 :: (MESH:D050723,Disease) :: ['fracture']
