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Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fracture? Think twice
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Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fracture? Think twice
J Fam Pract.
2009 Dec.
Abstract
Think twice before recommending vertebroplasty (VP) for symptomatic osteoporotic compression fractures. New studies suggest that it has little benefit; thus, VP should be considered only after other, more conservative options fail.
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A randomized trial of vertebroplasty for painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures.N Engl J Med. 2009 Aug 6;361(6):557-68. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0900429. N Engl J Med. 2009. PMID: 19657121 Clinical Trial.
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A randomized trial of vertebroplasty for osteoporotic spinal fractures.N Engl J Med. 2009 Aug 6;361(6):569-79. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0900563. N Engl J Med. 2009. PMID: 19657122 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
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