Balloon Kyphoplasty vs Vertebroplasty: A Systematic Review of Height Restoration in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Recommended Citation
Patel N, Jacobs D, John J, Fayed M, Nerusu L, Tandron M, Dailey W, Ayala R, Sibai N, Forrest P, Schwalb J, and Aiyer R. Balloon Kyphoplasty vs Vertebroplasty: A Systematic Review of Height Restoration in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures. J Pain Res 2022; 15:1233-1245
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-27-2022
Publication Title
J Pain Res
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This systematic review comprehensively compared balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty with respect to height restoration and pain relief.
RECENT FINDINGS: PRISMA guidelines were utilized to compare balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, focusing on the primary outcome of height restoration and the secondary outcomes of pain relief and functionality. A total of 33 randomized controlled trials were included; 20 reviewed balloon kyphoplasty, 7 reviewed vertebroplasty, and 6 compared vertebroplasty to balloon kyphoplasty. Both treatments restored some vertebral body height and showed benefits in pain reduction and improved patient-reported functionality.
SUMMARY: Balloon kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are effective treatments for vertebral compression fractures and this review suggests that balloon kyphoplasty may be favored for vertebral height restoration. Further studies are needed to conclude whether balloon kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty is superior for alleviating pain.
PubMed ID
35509620
Volume
15
First Page
1233
Last Page
1245
