Vertebroplasty can improve pulmonary function immediately after the procedure in patients with osteoporotic compression fractures of the thoracic spine, according to an article published in the Journal of Spinal Disorders &Techniques.
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
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