title: [Cement augmentation for osteoporotic compression fractures].
abstract: High-quality evidence has raised significant questions on the widespread use of vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteopenic vertebral insufficiency fractures. Further research is shifting the burden of proof on procedures such as balloon kyphoplasty and other interventions. New prospective clinical trials may need to consider including sham arms to enhance their relevance.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Neurological Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. mjl3000@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Jarvik
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015897:Comorbidity; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D050815:Fractures, Compression / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements