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One-year results of FREE-study support the use of kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (Kyphon, Medtronic)

April 20, 2009

Analysis of:Efficacy and safety of balloon kyphoplasty compared with non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE): a randomised controlled trial. | linkinghub.elsevier.com.ezproxy.its.uu.se

The results of the FREE-study encourage the use of kyphoplasty to stabilize osteoporotic compression fractures, and will have major impact on reimbursement of kyphoplasty in Europe and the rest of the world. Already after 1 month pain (VAS), Quality of Life (EQ5D), and function (SF-36) is significantly improved, if kyphoplasty is used to stabilize osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, which is pertained during one year followup.

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