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PVP/PKP surgery rate for patient diagnosed as OVCF
| Total | PVP | PKP | Unclear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The number of vertebral fracture patient* | 50,686 | – | – | – |
| The number of PVP/PKP patient | 14,527 | 8767 | 3057 | 2703 |
| The proportion of PVP/PKP among those having vertebral fracture | 28.66% | 17.30% | 6.03% | 5.33% |
Note: *All vertebral fractures patients who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria are considered as OVCF
