ArticleMedicine2020
Therapeutic effect of percutaneous vertebroplasty and nonoperative treatment on osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: A randomized controlled trial protocol.
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- Intracardiac cement embolism after vertebral augmentation.World journal of emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Enhancing precision in percutaneous vertebroplasty: a study on patient-specific 3D-printed guides for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- [Comparative study on effectiveness of different puncture methods of flexible bone cement delivery device in treatment of osteoporotic vertebral upper 1/3 compression fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
- Effect of different cement distribution in bilateral and unilateral Percutaneous vertebro plasty on the clinical efficacy of vertebral compression fractures.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Comparison of percutaneous balloon compression and microvascular decompression in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundOsteoporosis and related complications have been increasing with the aging population. Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are the most common among all osteoporotic fractures. The purpose of this study was performed to compare the efficiency and safety of vertebroplasty versus conservative treatment for acute OVCFs.
methodsThe conduct of this study followed the Declaration of Helsinki principles and the reporting of this study adhered to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines for randomized controlled trials. Written informed consent was obtained from every participant. Participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either vertebroplasty or control group. The primary outcome was pain relief at 1 month and 1 year, measured with a Visual Analogue Scale score. The secondary outcomes were Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, short form score, European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions, and postoperative complications.
resultsWe hypothesize that vertebroplasty will provide a rapid decrease of pain and an early return to daily life activities compared with the control group.
trial registrationThis study protocol was registered in Research Registry (researchregistry5624).
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