Percutaneous vertebroplasty:treatment of vertebral osteoporosis fractures with intraosseous cyst
- VernacularTitle:椎体成形术治疗骨质疏松椎体骨折并椎体内囊性变
- Author:
Shijun MI
;
Jingchun GAO
;
Guangjun ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
percutaneous vertebroplasty;
osteoporosis;
vertebral fracture;
vertebral intraosseous cyst
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To determine the efficacy and characteristics of percutaneous vertebroplasty in treating patients with vertebral osteoporosis fractures combined with intraosseous cyst.[Method]Thirteen cases of vertebral osteoporosis fractures combined with intraosseous cyst were performed with percutaneous vertebroplasty.Bone cement containing appropriate proportion allograft bone powder were injected to vertebral body according to the sererity of osteoporosis and the size of intraosseous cyst.[Result]According to standard of World Health Organization about pain,complete pain relief was in 10,partial in 2,and slight in 1 patient.One case developed bone cement leakage into the paravertebral soft tissues during operation,but there were no clinical signs and symptoms.The next vertebral body fracture was found at sixteen days after percutaneous vertebroplasty in 1 case,and percutaneous vertebroplasty was repeated to relieve his pain.This patient was followed-up for 1 year,and no refracture was observed.[Conclusion]Vertebral osteoporosis fractures combined with intraosseous cyst is a special disease in elderly population.Percutaneous vertebroplasty is effective and it shouled be the first option for treatment of patients with vertebral osteoporosis fractures combined with intraosseous cyst.The complications could be reduced by local treatment combined with anti-osteoporosis drugs and correct rehabilitation.
