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This study compares the safety and efficacy of UEA vs. bilateral transpedicular approach (BTA) in PKP for OVCFs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Prospective and retrospective studies comparing UEA and BTA in PKP were identified through searches of Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. Studies published through January 2026 were included. The study was performed using R version 4.5.1 with the meta package.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four studies, including 394 OVCF patients, were analyzed. UEA-PKP and BTA-PKP demonstrated comparable efficacy in Oswestry Disability Index score, Visual Analog Scale score, kyphotic correction, and vertebral height restoration. However, relative to BTA-PKP, UEA-PKP results in shorter operative duration (MD\u2009=\u2009\u22128.43, 95% CI: \u221210.90 to \u22125.96), reduced radiation exposure (MD\u2009=\u2009\u22127.23, 95% CI: \u221211.31 to \u22123.15), lower cement volume (MD\u2009=\u2009\u22120.94, 95% CI: \u22121.57 to \u22120.32), and is associated with lower cement leakage rate (OR\u2009=\u20090.49, 95% CI: 0.28\u20130.85).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>UEA-PKP may offer safety advantages while maintaining similar efficacy compared with BTA-PKP. 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