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VertebrOpLasty Versus Conservative Treatment in Acute Non Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Summary
The purpose of this protocol is to prove the efficacy of vertebroplasty in patients suffering from acute non osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture. Vertebroplasty consists in the injection of cement (PMMA) in the damaged vertebral body to prevent further collapse. Our study will compare vertebroplasty versus conservative therapy (brace).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
99
Start Date
2010-09
Completion Date
2013-04
Last Updated
2026-08-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty consists in the injection of cement (PMMA) in the damaged vertebral body to prevent further collapse
conservative therapy
The study is a prospective, randomized trial comparing conservative treatment (brace) and vertebroplasty in acute (less than 15 days after trauma) traumatic vertebral compression fracture (VCF) type A according Magerl classification.
Locations (1)
CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France