Vertebroplasty appears no better than placebo for painful osteoporotic spinal fractures, and has potential to cause harm.
Graziotti
Paul J
PJ
D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010919:Placebos; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects
D010919:Placebos