RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures: What Are the Latest Data? JF American Journal of Neuroradiology JO Am. J. Neuroradiol. FD American Society of Neuroradiology SP 798 OP 806 DO 10.3174/ajnr.A5458 VO 39 IS 5 A1 Chandra, R.V. A1 Maingard, J. A1 Asadi, H. A1 Slater, L.-A. A1 Mazwi, T.-L. A1 Marcia, S. A1 Barr, J. A1 Hirsch, J.A. YR 2018 UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/39/5/798.abstract AB SUMMARY: Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures frequently result in significant morbidity and health care resource use. For patients with severe and disabling pain, vertebral augmentation (vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty) is often considered. Although vertebroplasty was introduced >30 years ago, there are conflicting opinions regarding the role of these procedures in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. This review article updates clinicians on the published prospective randomized controlled data, including the most recent positive trials that followed initial negative trials in 2009. Analysis of multiple national claim datasets has also provided further insight into the utility of these procedures. Finally, we considered the recent recommendations of national organizations and medical societies that advise on the use of vertebral augmentation procedures for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.NRSnumeric rating scalePMMApolymethylmethacrylateQUALEFFOQuality of Life Questionnaire of the European Foundation for OsteoporosisRCTrandomized controlled trialRDQRoland Morris Disability QuestionnaireVASVisual Analog ScaleVCFvertebral compression fracture