Researchers studied 72 patients who underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty for thoracic osteoporotic compression fractures. No significant differences were reported in the thoracic and local kyphotic angles after vertebroplasty compared with preoperative values.
Patients reported a decrease in visual analog scale scores, and age correlated with the pulmonary function parameters. There was no significant correlation between the PFT parameters and other variables. The improvement in function correlated with pain relief.
Read the abstract about patients with thoracic osteoporotic compression fractures undergoing vertebroplasty.
Read other coverage on vertebroplasty:
– Stryker’s David Veino: In Support of Vertebroplasty
– AAOS: Vertebroplasty Ineffective in Treating Spinal Fractures
– Cortoss Could Be Safe for Vertebroplasty or Kyphoplasty Patients
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