Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: A First Line Treatment in Traumatic Non-Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 178-184, 2015.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-212958
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
This was a prospective cohort study.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to document and evaluate the clinical and radiological results of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) as a first line treatment in traumatic non-osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (TNVCFs). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE PV is commonly used for osteoporotic and neoplastic compression fractures, however its use in traumatic non-osteoporotic compression fractures is uncertain.METHODS:
We included 23 patients with traumatic non-osteoporotic TNVCFs and normal bone mineral densitometry scores who were treated with PV. Pain was evaluated at 2 hours, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years post procedure using the 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS). Ronald-Morris disability Questionnaire (RDQ) scores were also collected. Statistical analysis included a 2-tailed t test comparing postoperative data with preoperative values. Range of mobility was also evaluated.RESULTS:
The 23 patients had an average age of 36 years, and 69.5% were female. There was a significant improvement in VAS scores of pain at rest and in motionand in RDQ scores (p<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
The results of this study proved that PV can be used successfully as a first line treatment in patients with non-osteoporotic compression fractures. It is also, an effective method to decrease pain, increase mobility, and decrease narcotic administration.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prospective Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Cohort Studies
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Densitometry
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Fractures, Compression
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Vertebroplasty
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Spine Journal
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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