Clinical Analysis Of Percutaneous Hoplasty For Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficiency and compilations of PKP for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.Method:This is a retrospective study. A total of26patients with29vertebral fractures underwent PKP procedures at our department, from November,2011to March,2013were reviewed. Visual Analogue PainScale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were compared for clinical pain relief and the improvement of daily activity; Pre and post operatively imaging information including vertebral height and Cobb angle were compared for altitude recovery of vertebral body.Results:All patients were successfully operated without death or pulmonary embolism. There was a significant difference of VAS, ODI, vertebral height and Cobb angle between pre-operation and postoperation. Bone cement leakage occurred in four patients:without any major postoperative complications.Conclusions:PKP is a minimally invasive, safe and effective surgical technique for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, providing immediate clinical pain relief and altitude recovery of vertebral body.