Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2014
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/934206
Abstract
Kyphoplasty (KP) and vertebroplasty (VP) have been successfully employed for many years for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. The purpose of this review is to resolve the controversial issues raised by the two randomized trials that claimed no difference between VP and SHAM procedure. In particular we compare nonsurgical management (NSM) and KP and VP, in terms of clinical parameters (pain, disability, quality of life, and new fractures), cost-effectiveness, radiological variables (kyphosis correction and vertebral height restoration), and VP versus KP for cement extravasation and complications profile. Cement types and optimal filling are analyzed and technological innovations are presented. Finally unipedicular/bipedicular techniques are compared. Conclusion. VP and KP are superior to NSM in clinical and radiological parameters and probably more cost-effective. KP is superior to VP in sagittal balance improvement and cement leaking. Complications are rare but serious adverse events have been described, so caution should be exerted. Unilateral procedures should be pursued whenever feasible. Upcoming randomized trials (CEEP, OSTEO-6, STIC-2, and VERTOS IV) will provide the missing link.
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Citation / Publisher Attribution
BioMed Research International, v. 2014, art. 934206
Scholar Commons Citation
Papanastassiou, Ioannis D.; Filis, Andreas; Gerochristou, Maria A.; and Vrionis, Frank D., "Controversial Issues in Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty in Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures" (2014). Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Faculty Publications. 1.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/osm_facpub/1
