The study showed that kyphoplasty can result in significant vertebral height restoration and can remain stable for at least two years after treatment. Researchers examined 114 osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in patients who either received unilateral or bilateral balloon kyphoplasty.
Both procedures resulted in significant pain reduction and back dysfunction improvement. The quality of life assessment showed marked improvements in all areas except general health and social function. A significant increase of anterior and middle vertebral heights were recorded for both groups after surgery and maintained during the two-year follow-up period.
The mean correction of vertebral body kyphotic angle was about seven degrees for both groups. Six patients experienced asymptomatic cement extravasation and additional fractures developed in three patients at untreated levels.
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