Comparative analysis of anti-osteoporosis medications in preventing vertebral body fractures after balloon kyphoplasty

ConclusionThe anabolic agents were found to be more effective at reducing the incidence of SVBF (especially distant vertebral fractures) than alendronate. These agents decreased the rate of repeat BKP even after the occurrence of a fracture. Overall, the use of an anabolic agent for the treatment of osteoporosis after BKP is better than the use of alendronate, even when treatment is initiated in the perioperative stage.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research