EXTRAPEDICULAR VERTEBROPLASTYIN THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROTIC VERTEBRA COMPRESSION FRACTURES
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - Year 2009, Vol 20, Issue 4
Abstract
Purpose: Evaluation of extrapedicular vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Materials and Methods: Forty seven patients (29 female, 18 male) who underwent extrapedicular vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with a minimum follow-up of one year were included in the study . Average age was 66.9 years (range 38-87). 74 levels were operated. Pain scores, analgesic need and mobilization capacity were evaluated. Results: Significant improvement was observed in VAS, analgesic need, and mobilization capacity at the early postoperative period that persisted at one year follow-up (p< 0,001). No complication related to the procedure occurred. Conclusion: Percutaneous extrapedicular vertebroplasty is a safe and effective method, alternative to transpedicular vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Authors and Affiliations
Cenk ÖZKAN, Ömer Sunkar BİÇER, Mahir GÜLŞEN, M. Serkan ZAİMOĞLU
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