Unilateral Extrapedicular and Bilateral Transpedicular Approaches in Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
One-sided approach for spine fracture repair may be safer
A meta-analysis suggests that unilateral extrapedicular approaches provide comparable clinical outcomes to bilateral transpedicular methods …
A new analysis suggests a one-sided needle approach for spine fracture repair cuts radiation and cement leakage while working just as well.
PCKP reduces early pain and leakage versus UPKP in osteoporotic vertebral fractures
A Smarter Cement Technique Eases Spine Fracture Pain Faster
A randomized controlled trial of 139 patients with single-level osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures compared percutaneous curved ky…
A curved needle technique for severe spinal fractures offers faster pain relief and better cement placement, though long-term results match …
Retrospective cohort study examines PVP in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and adjacent fracture risk
After Spine Surgery, a Hidden Risk Lurks in Nearby Bones
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 429 patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures who underwent initial single-level …
Knowing which patients are most likely to fracture a neighboring vertebra after minimally invasive spine surgery could allow doctors to inte…
Gluteal muscle atrophy linked to residual back pain after vertebral augmentation for OVCF
Study links smaller gluteal muscles to back pain after spinal fracture treatment
A retrospective cohort study of 428 osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture patients who underwent percutaneous vertebral augmentation f…
Patients with smaller gluteus maximus and medius muscles face higher risks of lingering back pain after spinal fracture treatment.
Questions about Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Can gluteal muscle loss cause lingering back pain after fixing Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures?
Research indicates that the loss or atrophy of gluteal muscles is a significant predictor of residual back pain after surgical procedures to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Full answer →Is there a risk of adjacent fractures after surgery for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures?
Yes, adjacent vertebral fractures are a known risk after surgery for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, with several identifiable risk factors.
Full answer →Does curved kyphoplasty reduce pain and leakage in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures?
Yes, curved kyphoplasty (PCKP) reduces early pain and lowers cement leakage compared to standard unilateral kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Full answer →Are there different surgical approaches for treating Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures?
Yes, several surgical approaches exist for OVCFs, including vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and curved kyphoplasty, each with different benefits and risks.
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