To the Editor: I note with interest the findings of Diamond et al.1 However, I would like to make some comments about the validity of the results presented.
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- Nepean Hospital, Sydney, NSW.
Correspondence: mallowj@wahs.nsw.gov.au
- 1. Diamond TH, Bryant C, Browne L, Clark WA. Clinical outcomes after acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a 2-year non-randomised trial comparing percutaneous vertebroplasty with conservative therapy. Med J Aust 2006; 184: 113-117. <MJA full text>
- 2. Predey TA, Sewall LE, Smith SJ. Percutaneous vertebroplasty: new treatment for vertebral compression fractures. Am Fam Physician 2002; 66: 611-616.
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