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Details of BKP- and conservatively-treated patients according to progression of local kyphosis
| Variable | Conservative group (n=45; 8 adjacent fracture) | BKP group (n=58; 16 adjacent fracture) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 77.8±12.6 | 80.6±6.8 | 0.04 |
| Sex | 0.39 | ||
| Male | 16 | 16 | |
| Female | 29 | 42 | |
| Site of fracture (%) | |||
| T11–L1 | 60 | 62 | |
| L2–5 | 40 | 38 | |
| Instability of vertebra | 5.5±4.2 | 8.1±5.8 | 0.03 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number.
BKP, balloon kyphoplasty.
