SynthesisJoint diseases and related surgery2023
Comparison between unilateral curved and bilateral straight percutaneous vertebral augmentation in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A meta-analysis.
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- Comparison of the efficacy and safety of unilateral and bilateral approach kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A meta-analysis.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Comparison of clinical and radiological outcomes of vertebral body stenting versus percutaneous kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Vertebral augmentation procedures for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Neurosurgical review · 2026Review
- Efficacy of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Assisted by a Curved Cement Delivery Guide for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Elderly.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Article
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- Technical Adaptations in Kyphoplasty for T5 Vertebral Collapse With Sharp Kyphotic Angulation.Cureus · 2025Article
- Association of genetically predicted blood metabolites with osteopenia in individuals over 60 years of age: A Mendelian randomization study.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2025Article
- A rare case of aggressive pyogenic spondylitis with giant abscesses after vertebral augmentation.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of unilateral curved and bilateral straight percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). MATERIALS AND
methodsWe performed a comprehensive literature search from electronic databases including Springer, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library databases and ScienceDirect up to July 2022. Three randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) and one retrospective study which met the inclusion criteria were analyzed.
resultsThere were significant differences in the operative time, injected bone cement volume, bone cement leakage rate and X-ray frequency between the bilateral straight PVA and unilateral curved PVA. No significant differences were found regarding postoperative Cobb angle, Visual Analog Scale or Oswestry Disability Index between the two groups.
conclusionCompared to bilateral straight PVA, unilateral curved PVA may decrease operative time, injected bone cement volume, bone cement leakage rate, and X-ray frequency in the treatment of OVCFs. However, the Cobb angle, pain, and clinical scores are comparable. Due to the limited quality and data of the evidence currently available, more high-quality RCTs are required.
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