Cement Vertebroplasty In The Elderly With Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures. A Preliminary Study On The Change In Activity Of Daily Living After Treatment
- Author:
Collin Looi Seng-Kim
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Percutaneous cement vertebroplasty, quality of life, daily activity.
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2009;3(2):8-13
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background: To assess the effect of cement
vertebroplasty on the activity of daily living of elderly
patients who have sustained a vertebral osteoporotic
fracture.
Patients and Methods: Seven patients with clinically
significant and radiologically proven osteoporotic
vertebral compression fractures suitable to be treated
with percutaneous cement vertebroplasty were
recruited. Evaluation was based on pre- and postprocedure
activity by clinical documentation (including
interview) and by a self-developed questionnaire
(including quality of life).
Results: Following the procedure, 54% of patients
resumed their activities of daily living with minimal
pain while 46% of patients were able to do so without
any pain (p<0.05). Up to 85% of patients did not
require any form of medication (p<0.05) and 77% of
patients were found to have no pain. In addition to that,
almost 62% of patients were able to ambulate normally.
Conclusion: Percutaneous cement vertebroplasty
appears to significantly improve the activities of daily
living of elderly patients who have sustained vertebral
osteoporotic fractures. It is also found to be a safe
procedure which contributes to reduced usage of
medication, immediate pain reduction and
improvement in functional status of the patient.
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