Characteristics of included studies.

Abbreviations G: Group; SD: Standard deviation; PV: percutaneous vertebroplasty; BK: balloon kyphoplasty; VCF: vertebral compression fracture; VAS: Visual Analog Scale; NRS: Numerical Rating Scale; RMD: Roland-Morris Disability; ODI: Oswestry Disability Index; SF-36 PCS: the Short-Form 36 Physical Component Summary; SF-36 MCS: the Short-Form 36 Mental Component Summary; EQ-5D: the European Quality of Life–5 Dimensions; QUALEFFO: the Quality of Life Questionnaire of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis; NA: not available. Characteristics of included studies.