Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures.
10.4184/jkss.2015.22.4.192
- Author:
Young Woo KIM
1
;
Jong Mun HA
;
Koo Hyun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea. ywkimmd@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Meta-Analysis ; Review
- Keywords:
Osteoporotic spinal fractures;
Surgical treatment;
Percutaneous vertebral augmentation
- MeSH:
Fractures, Compression;
Incidence;
Kyphoplasty;
Length of Stay;
Quality of Life;
Spinal Fractures*;
Vertebroplasty
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2015;22(4):192-196
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Review of the literature. OBJECTIVES: To present updated information on percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) for osteoporotic spinal fractures (OSFs). SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty have been used to treat osteoporotic spinal fractures for many years. A recent meta-analysis provides strong evidence in favor of cement augmentation in the treatment of symptomatic vertebral compression fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of the relevant literature. RESULTS: A meta-analysis showed greater pain relief, functional recovery, and improvement in quality of life with cement augmentation compared with control subjects. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous vertebral augmentation of osteoporotic spinal fractures results in shorter hospital stays, reduced incidence of complications, and more rapid return of functional independence.