title: Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
abstract: Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty have been used to treat osteoporotic compression fractures for many years. In 2009, two randomized controlled trials demonstrated limited effectiveness of vertebroplasty over sham treatment; thus, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons published evidence-based guidelines recommending "against vertebroplasty for patients who present with an osteoporotic spinal compression fracture." However, several other trials have since been published that contradict these conclusions. A recent meta-analysis cited strong evidence in favor of cement augmentation in the treatment of symptomatic vertebral compression fractures.
authors.forename: Jason W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Savage
authors.forename: Gregory D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: Paul A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D050815:Fractures, Compression / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D058498:Kyphoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods