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Progression of kyphosis in BKP- and conservatively-treated patients
| Variable | Conservative group (n=45; 8 adjacent fracture) | BKP group (n=58; 16 adjacent fracture) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progression of kyphosis | |||
| Adjacent fracture - | 5.1±4.7 | 2.1±4.3 | 0.004 |
| Adjacent fracture + | 8.3±4.5 | 6.0±4.3 | 0.27 |
| Total | 5.7±4.7 | 3.2±4.6 | 0.01 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
BKP, balloon kyphoplasty.
