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Comparison of the preoperative and postoperative mean values of outcome variables between groups.
| Before vertebroplasty | After vertebroplasty | Before kyphoplasty | After kyphoplasty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local kyphosis angle (°) | 27 | 25.6 | 33.4 | 16.9 |
| Wedging index | 60.8 | 63.5 | 62.5 | 75.3 |
| Compression ratio | 61.3 | 61.5 | 64.5 | 75.8 |
| Visual analog scale score | 9 | 1.9 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| Oswestry score | 70.9 | 26.9 | 74.3 | 29.8 |
