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. 2012 Apr 29;21(9):1826–1843. doi: 10.1007/s00586-012-2314-z

Table 4.

Pair-wise treatment comparison results

Effect BKP vs. VP BKP vs. NSM VP vs. NSM
Pain reduction (0–10) NS (P = 0.356) BKP (P < 0.001) VP (P < 0.001)
Subsequent adjacent fracture NS (P = 0.510)
Subsequent fracture NS (P = 0.967) BKP (P = 0.045) VP (P = 0.015)
Cement extravasation BKP (P = 0.015)
Spinal canal extravasation NS (P = 0.304)
VB height restoration BKP (P = 0.003)
Disability reduction NS (P = 0.088) BKP (P = 0.001) NS (P = 0.109)
Quality of life improvement BKP (P = 0.043)
Kyphotic angle reduction BKP (P = 0.009)