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Jin H, Ma X, Liu Y, Liu M, Yin X, Fan W, Zhu J, Zhao JH, Chen L, Su N, Xie Y, Yang J, Liu P. Back pain from painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures: discrepancy between the actual fracture location and the location suggested by patient-reported pain or physical examination findings. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1721-1732. [PMID: 32346773 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05434-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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UNLABELLED Caution is necessary when using symptom or physical examination findings to localize the osteoporotic vertebral fractures (VFs) attributable to the discrepant colocalized relationship. INTRODUCTION Whether the location of symptoms or physical examination findings delineates the appropriate spinal range for imaging has not been thoroughly investigated for VFs. The present study aims to analyze the consistency between the fractural vertebrae location and the location suggested by patient-reported pain or physical examination findings. METHODS This observational study, following a prospective design, enrolled 358 patients with VFs. The locations of two symptoms (patient-reported back pain [P-RBP], radiating pain [RP]) and findings from two physical examinations (spinal palpation tenderness [SPT], axial spinal percussion pain [ASPP]) were used to locate the VF segments identified using whole-spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The percentage of agreements and kappa coefficient were calculated. RESULTS In 20.7% (74/358), the P-RBP site and VF segments were in the same location (kappa = 0.153); 21.2% (76/358) presented with concomitant RP in 93.4% (71/76) of whom the RP dermatome was colocalized with the VF segments (kappa = 0.924); 55.0% (197/358) and 23.2% (83/358) of patients presented with positive SPT and ASPP, respectively; and in 49.2% (97/197) and 96.4% (80/83) of patients with positive SPT (kappa = 0.435) and ASPP (kappa = 0.963), the positive finding and the VF segments were consistently colocalized. CONCLUSIONS The positive finding of RP or ASPP is useful in determining the spinal range for imaging tests, while an MRI scan covering the whole thoracic and lumbar spine is necessary in VF-suspected patients with P-RBP or positive SPT, indicating that caution is necessary when using symptoms or physical examination findings to localize VFs.
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- H Jin
- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
- Department of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Army 954th Hospital, Shannan, Tibet, China
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- Department of Wound Infection and Drug, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory for the Rehabilitation of Traumatic Injuries, Center of Bone Metabolism and Repair, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Trauma Center, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory for the Rehabilitation of Traumatic Injuries, Center of Bone Metabolism and Repair, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Trauma Center, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory for the Rehabilitation of Traumatic Injuries, Center of Bone Metabolism and Repair, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Trauma Center, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Laboratory for the Rehabilitation of Traumatic Injuries, Center of Bone Metabolism and Repair, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Trauma Center, Research Institute of Surgery, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center of Orthopedics, Daping Hospital (Army Medical Center of PLA), Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Branch Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
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Niu J, Song D, Gan M, Liu B, Tan C, Yang H, Meng B. Percutaneous kyphoplasty for the treatment of distal lumbosacral pain caused by osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral fracture. Acta Radiol 2018; 59:1351-1357. [PMID: 29482346 DOI: 10.1177/0284185118761204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Kyphoplasty has been demonstrated to be minimally invasive and effective in treating osteoporotic vertebral fracture patients with back pain over the level of the fractured vertebrae. Rare studies have reported on thoracolumbar vertebral fracture patients presenting with distal lumbosacral pain (DLP). Whether kyphoplasty had a favorable therapeutic benefit for these patients remains unclear. Purpose To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of kyphoplasty in treating osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral fracture (OTVF) patients with DLP and assess the clinical significance of focal tenderness to palpation in these patients. Material and Methods Thirty-two OTVF patients who only complained of DLP were treated by kyphoplasty. The vertebral heights, local kyphotic angle, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores were assessed preoperatively, one day after surgery, and at last follow-up. All patients were evaluated regarding their degree of satisfaction with kyphoplasty. In addition, we compared the therapeutic efficacy of kyphoplasty in patients with and without focal tenderness to palpation. Results All patients successfully underwent kyphoplasty without complications. The vertebral heights, local kyphotic angles, VAS, and ODI scores were all significantly improved after kyphoplasty and maintained at last follow-up in our patients ( P < 0.001). At last follow-up, all patients expressed satisfaction with kyphoplasty. No significant differences in these parameters were detected between patients with and without focal tenderness. Conclusion The possibility of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures in elderly patients complaining of DLP should not be neglected. Kyphoplasty presents a superior benefit in treating OTVF patients with DLP. The absence of focal tenderness does not influence the clinical efficacy in these patients.
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- Junjie Niu
- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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Conservative management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: an update. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2016; 43:19-26. [DOI: 10.1007/s00068-016-0747-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Muijs SPJ, van Erkel AR, Dijkstra PDS. Treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a brief review of the evidence for percutaneous vertebroplasty. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 93:1149-53. [PMID: 21911522 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.93b9.26152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Vertebral compression fractures are the most prevalent complication of osteoporosis and percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) has emerged as a promising addition to the methods of treating the debilitating pain they may cause. Since PVP was first reported in the literature in 1987, more than 600 clinical papers have been published on the subject. Most report excellent improvements in pain relief and quality of life. However, these papers have been based mostly on uncontrolled cohort studies with a wide variety of inclusion and exclusion criteria. In 2009, two high-profile randomised controlled trials were published in the New England Journal of Medicine which led care providers throughout the world to question the value of PVP. After more than two decades a number of important questions about the mechanism and the effectiveness of this procedure remain unanswered.
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- S P J Muijs
- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Kallmes DF, Jarvik JG, Osborne RH, Comstock BA, Staples MP, Heagerty PJ, Turner JA, Buchbinder R. Clinical Utility of Vertebroplasty: Elevating the Evidence. Radiology 2010; 255:675-80. [DOI: 10.1148/radiol.10100425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hurley MC, Kaakaji R, Dabus G, Shaibani A, Walker MT, Fessler RG, Bendok BR. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2009; 20:341-59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2009.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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McGirt MJ, Parker SL, Wolinsky JP, Witham TF, Bydon A, Gokaslan ZL. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures: an evidenced-based review of the literature. Spine J 2009; 9:501-8. [PMID: 19251485 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2009.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2008] [Revised: 11/03/2008] [Accepted: 01/10/2009] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vertebroplasty (VP) and kyphoplasty (KP) are routinely used to treat vertebral body compression fractures (VCFs) resulting from osteoporosis or vertebral body tumors in order to provide rapid pain relief. However, it remains debated whether VP or KP results in superior outcomes versus medical management alone in patients experiencing VCFs. PURPOSE To determine the level of evidence supporting VP or KP for the treatment of VCFs. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review of the literature. PATIENT SAMPLE Patients with osteoporotic or tumor-associated VCFs. OUTCOME MEASURES Self-reported and functional measures. METHODS We reviewed all articles published between 1980 and 2008 reporting outcomes after VP or KP for osteoporotic or tumor-associated VCFs and rated the level of evidence and grades of recommendation (per North American Spine Society [NASS] guidelines) supporting the use of VP or KP for the treatment of VCFs. RESULTS Seventy-four VP studies for osteoporotic VCF (1 level I, 3 level II, 70 level IV), 35 KP studies for osteoporotic VCF (2 level II, 33 level IV), and 18 VP/KP for tumor VCFs (all level IV) were reviewed. There is good evidence (level I) that VP results in superior pain control within the first 2 weeks of intervention compared with optimal medical management for osteoporotic VCFs. There is fair evidence (level II-III) that VP results in less analgesia use, less disability, and greater improvement in general health when compared with optimal medical management within the first 3 months after intervention. There is fair evidence (level II-III) that by 2 years after intervention, VP provides a similar degree of pain control and physical function as optimal medical management. There is fair evidence (level II-III) that KP results in greater improvement in daily activity, physical function, and pain relief when compared with optimal medical management for osteoporotic VCFs by 6 months after intervention. There is poor-quality evidence that VP or KP results in greater pain relief for tumor-associated VCFs. CONCLUSIONS Although evidence suggests that physical disability, general health, and pain relief are better with VP and KP than those with medical management within the first 3 months after intervention, high-quality randomized trials with 2-year follow-up are needed to confirm this. Furthermore, the reported incidence of symptomatic procedure-related morbidity for both VP and KP is very low.
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- Matthew J McGirt
- Spinal Column Biomechanics and Surgical Outcomes Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Meyer 8-161, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
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Vertebral fractures account for ~27% of all osteoporotic fractures in both men and women. The economic burden is substantial and growing: osteoporosis is expected to affect 14 million people by the year 2020. There is substantial morbidity associated with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) including decreased quality of life, reduced pulmonary function, and increased mortality. Relatively recent additions to the treatment armamentarium include vertebral augmentation using vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Numerous retrospective and case studies demonstrate short-term efficacy and low complication rates of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic VCFs, but controlled trials are needed for validation. The pathophysiology, risk factors, consequences, characteristics, and imaging of osteoporotic VCFs are presented in detail along with a discussion of treatment options and patient selection. Vertebral augmentation is comprehensively reviewed, including the technical aspects of the procedures, contraindications, complications, and clinical outcomes.
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- Kimi L. Kondo
- Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado
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Rad AE, Kallmes DF. Pain relief following vertebroplasty in patients with and without localizing tenderness on palpation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2008; 29:1622-6. [PMID: 18583403 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a1186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Focal point tenderness over the fractured level is believed to be a necessary criterion for performing vertebroplasty. The purpose of this study was to explore whether the presence of focal-point tenderness over a fracture treated with vertebroplasty predicts superior clinical outcome as compared with outcomes in patients without such tenderness. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study, we divided patients into 3 groups on the basis of pain patterns noted during history and physical examination before an initial vertebroplasty in 534 consecutive patients. Group 1 comprised 373 (70%) of 534 patients with focal-point tenderness over the treated fractures. Group 2 comprised 119 (22%) patients with focal-point tenderness over the treated fractures as well as subjective off-midline pain or focal tenderness to palpation over nontreated vertebrae. Group 3 comprised 42 (8%) patients without focal-point tenderness over the treated fractures but with subjective off-midline pain or tenderness to palpation over nontreated vertebrae. Outcomes included pain at rest and with activity as well as the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire score. Statistical tools included the 2-tailed t test with a Bonferroni adjustment. RESULTS Baseline pain at rest and with activity was not different among groups, but the proportion of group 3 patients maintained on a narcotic anesthesia preprocedure was less than that of groups 1 and 2 (P = .02 compared with both groups). Group 3 achieved significantly lower pain scores at rest at 1 month (P < .0001 compared with group 1 and P < .001 compared with group 2). CONCLUSION The presence of focal-point tenderness does not predict superior clinical response following vertebroplasty compared with the absence of focal tenderness. Even patients without focal tenderness may benefit from vertebroplasty.
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- A Ehteshami Rad
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Eck JC, Nachtigall D, Humphreys SC, Hodges SD. Comparison of vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty for treatment of vertebral compression fractures: a meta-analysis of the literature. Spine J 2008; 8:488-97. [PMID: 17588820 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2007.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 232] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2007] [Revised: 04/01/2007] [Accepted: 04/03/2007] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Previous investigators have reported on benefits and risks associated with vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, but there are limited comparison data available. Additionally, much of the data is from retrospective studies and case series. PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to review the literature and perform a meta-analysis of pain relief and risk of complications associated with vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty. STUDY DESIGN A meta-analysis of the literature on effectiveness of pain control and risk of complications after vertebroplasty versus balloon kyphoplasty. Outcomes measures include visual analog scale and complications. METHODS A comprehensive review of the literature was performed. All studies providing information on pain relief and complications were included. Preoperative, postoperative, and change in visual analog scale (VAS) scores were tabulated. Data were analyzed to identify if a significant improvement in the VAS score occurred. Changes in the VAS scores were compared for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty to determine if there was a significant difference. RESULTS A total of 1,036 abstracts were identified. Of these, 168 studies met the inclusion criteria. Mean pre- and postoperative VAS scores for vertebroplasty were 8.36 and 2.68, respectively, with a mean change of 5.68 (p<.001). The mean pre- and postoperative VAS scores for kyphoplasty were 8.06 and 3.46, respectively, with a mean change of 4.60 (p<.001). There was statistically greater improvement found with vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty (p<.001). The risk of new fracture was 17.9% with vertebroplasty versus 14.1% with kyphoplasty (p<.01). The risk of cement leak was 19.7% with vertebroplasty versus 7.0% with kyphoplasty (p<.001). CONCLUSIONS Both vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty provided significant improvement in VAS pain scores. Vertebroplasty had a significantly greater improvement in pain scores but also had statistically greater risk of cement leakage and new fracture.
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- Jason C Eck
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Memorial Hospital, 325 Belmont Avenue, Box 129, York, PA 17403, USA.
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Jo JY, Suh JH, Shin HY, Choi YM, Bang MS, Lee SC, Kim YC. Percutaneous Pediculoplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty in a Vertebral Metastatic Cancer Patient - A case report -. Korean J Pain 2007. [DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2007.20.2.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Ji Yon Jo
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Gibson JE, Pilgram TK, Gilula LA. Response of nonmidline pain to percutaneous vertebroplasty. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2006; 187:869-72. [PMID: 16985127 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.05.0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of nonmidline symptoms in patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty and the response of these symptoms to vertebroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study performed through examination of patient records, baseline questionnaires, demographic sheets, follow-up questionnaires, reports from telephone follow-up, and pain location diagrams completed before and after percutaneous vertebroplasty. Data were gathered from 350 patient encounters, 686 vertebroplasty procedures, and 288 patients. After determining the prevalence of nonmidline pain, analysis of acquired data was performed to determine the efficacy of vertebroplasty in relieving nonmidline pain. RESULTS Nonmidline pain was present in 240 of 350 patient encounters. Major symptom areas were the ribs; hip, groin, and buttocks; and legs and thighs. Lesser areas of nonmidline symptoms were the abdomen, shoulders, and waistline. Overall there was improvement in nonmidline pain in 83% of the procedures. CONCLUSION Most patients presenting for percutaneous vertebroplasty have nonmidline pain. Vertebroplasty reduced or eliminated nonmidline pain in 76-92% of the patients in whom it was reported. Procedures involving lumbar vertebrae tended to be successful less often than others, but even in these patients the procedure was successful in approximately 75%.
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- Jill E Gibson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Eyheremendy EP, De Luca SE, Sanabria E. Percutaneous pediculoplasty in osteoporotic compression fractures. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006; 15:869-74. [PMID: 15297593 DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000136969.96466.99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Percutaneous pediculoplasty is a vertebroplasty-complementary technique that can be carried out with one needle for each single approach. This report describes five cases of osteoporotic vertebral and pedicular compression fractures that were treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty and bilateral pediculoplasty with use of polymethylmethacrylate and high-quality fluoroscopic guidance. All patients reported complete pain relief. This is a safe, fast, and effective treatment for osteoporotic compression fractures with pedicle compromise.
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Hulme PA, Krebs J, Ferguson SJ, Berlemann U. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: a systematic review of 69 clinical studies. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2006; 31:1983-2001. [PMID: 16924218 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000229254.89952.6b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 475] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty using the data presented in published clinical studies, with respect to patient pain relief, restoration of mobility and vertebral body height, complication rate, and incidence of new adjacent vertebral fractures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty have been gaining popularity for treating vertebral fractures. Current reviews provide an overview of the procedures but are not comprehensive and tend to rely heavily on personal experience. This article aimed to compile all available data and evaluate the clinical outcome of the 2 procedures. METHODS This is a systematic review of all the available data presented in peer-reviewed published clinical trials. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated, and data were collected targeting specific standard measurements. Where possible, a quantitative aggregation of the data was performed. RESULTS A large proportion of subjects had some pain relief, including 87% with vertebroplasty and 92% with kyphoplasty. Vertebral height restoration was possible using kyphoplasty (average 6.6 degrees ) and for a subset of patients using vertebroplasty (average 6.6 degrees ). Cement leaks occurred for 41% and 9% of treated vertebrae for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, respectively. New fractures of adjacent vertebrae occurred for both procedures at rates that are higher than the general osteoporotic population but approximately equivalent to the general osteoporotic population that had a previous vertebral fracture. CONCLUSIONS The problem with stating definitely that vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are safe and effective procedures is the lack of comparative, blinded, randomized clinical trials. Standardized evaluative methods should be adopted.
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- Paul A Hulme
- M.E. Müller Institute for Surgical Technology and Biomechanics, Bern, Switzerland.
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It is surprising that about 24% of patients with benign osteoporotic vertebral fracture die within a year from respiratory infection and urinary tract infection because of coughing and voiding difficulties, depending on the sites of compression fractures. We reviewed 500 patients on whom percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) was performed, at 612 levels in terms of patient selection, operation technique, medication, and clinical outcomes during the follow-up course for 2 yr study period. To confirm the most painful level among the multiple fracture sites, physical examination after facet joint block under the fluoroscope was the most reliable method. The mean total lumbar spine fracture threshold of bone mineral density was 0.81+/-0.05 g/cm2. The mean changes of numeric rating scale scores, Oswestry Disability Index except sex life, and Karnofsky performance status were -72.00, -83.50 and +60.62% in the osteoporosis group and -51.89, -45.02, and 69.03% in the tumor group. Complications related to the procedure were lateral spinal cord damage, transient paresthesia and transient hypotension. PVP with facet joint block is a profitable method for the vertebral compression fracture because of low risk and short duration of procedure with a high chance to result in pain relief and early mobilization.
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- Tae-Kyun Kim
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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Hadjipavlou AG, Tzermiadianos MN, Katonis PG, Szpalski M. Percutaneous vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and osteolytic tumours. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 87:1595-604. [PMID: 16326869 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.87b12.16074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- A G Hadjipavlou
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
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Gaitanis IN, Hadjipavlou AG, Katonis PG, Tzermiadianos MN, Pasku DS, Patwardhan AG. Balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of pathological vertebral compressive fractures. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2005; 14:250-60. [PMID: 15480827 PMCID: PMC3476745 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-004-0767-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2003] [Revised: 03/29/2004] [Accepted: 05/28/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous clinical studies have shown the safety and effectiveness of balloon kyphoplasty in the treatment of pathological vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). However, they have not dealt with the impact of relatively common comorbid conditions in this age group, such as spinal stenosis, and they have not explicitly addressed the use of imaging as a prognostic indicator for the restoration of vertebral body height. Neither have these studies dealt with management and technical problems related to surgery, nor the effectiveness of bone biopsy during the same surgical procedure. This is a prospective study comparing preoperative and postoperative vertebral body heights, kyphotic deformities, pain intensity (using visual analogue scale) and quality of life (Oswestry disability questionnaire) in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) and osteolytic vertebral tumors treated with balloon kyphoplasty. METHODS Thirty-two consecutive patients, 27 OVCFs (49 vertebral bodies [VBs]) and 5 patients suffering from VB tumor (12 VBs) were treated by balloon kyphoplasty. The mean age was 68.2 years. All patients were assessed within the first week of surgery, and then followed up after one, three and six months; all patients (27 OVCFs and 5 tumor patients) were followed up for 12 months, 17 patients (14 OVCFs and 3 tumors) were followed up for 18 months and 9 patients (8 OVCFs and 1 tumor) were followed up for 24 months (mean follow up 18 months). The correction of kyphosis and vertebral heights were measured by comparing preoperative and postoperative radiographic measurements. RESULTS Thirty-one patients (96.9%) exhibited significant and immediate pain improvement: 90% responded within 24 h and 6.3% responded within 5 days. Daily activities improved by 53% on the Oswestry scale. In the OVCF group, kyphosis correction was achieved in 24/27 patients (89.6%) with a mean correction of 7.6 degrees . Anterior wall height was restored in 43/49 VBs (88%) (mean increment of 4.3 mm), and mid vertebral body height was restored in 45/49 VBs (92%) (mean increment of 4.8 mm). Edema (high intensity signal) on short tau inversion recovery (STIR) was evidenced in all OVCF patients who experienced symptoms for less than nine months and was associated with correction of deformity. Cement leakage was the only technical problem encountered; it occurred in 5/49 VBs (10.2%) of the osteoporotic group and 1/12 VBs (8.3%) of the tumor group but had no clinical consequences. The incidence of leakage to the anterior epidural space was 2%. Spinal stenosis was present in three patients (11.1%) who responded successfully to subsequent laminectomy. Retrieval of tissue samples for biopsy was successful in 10/15 cases (67%). New fractures occurred in the adjacent level in 2/27 OVCF patients (7.4%). CONCLUSIONS Associated spinal stenosis with OVCF should not be overlooked; STIR MRI is a good predictor of deformity correction with balloon kyphoplasty. The prevalence of a new OVCF in the adjacent level is low.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ioannis N Gaitanis
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Crete Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Crete Greece
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Crete Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Crete Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Crete Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Crete Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois USA
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Percutaneous vertebroplasty is an imaging-guided interventional technique in which surgical polymethylmethacrylate is injected via a large bore needle into a painful compressed vertebral body. This technique is safe and effective, and provides increased strength and pain relief in vertebrae weakened by bone diseases. Among the current indications for vertebroplasty are intractable nonradicular pain caused by compression fractures due to osteoporosis, myeloma, metastasis, and aggressive vertebral hemangioma. Contraindications include bleeding disorder, unstable fracture, and lack of definable vertebral collapse. The preprocedural evaluation, technique, complications, and expected results of performing this procedure are also reviewed.
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- Wilfred C G Peh
- Programme Office, Singapore Health Services, 7 Hospital Drive #02-09, Singapore 169611.
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Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are relatively new techniques used to treat painful vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). Vertebroplasty is the injection of bone cement, generally polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), into a vertebral body (VB). Kyphoplasty is the placement of balloons (called "tamps") into the VB, followed by an inflation/deflation sequence to create a cavity prior to the cement injection. These procedures are most often performed in a percutaneous fashion on an outpatient (or short stay) basis. The mechanism of action is unknown, but it is postulated that stabilization of the fracture leads to analgesia. The procedures are indicated for painful VCFs due to osteoporosis or malignancy, and for painful hemangiomas. These procedures may be efficacious in treating painful vertebral metastasis and traumatic VCFs. Much evidence favors the use of these procedures for pain associated with the aforementioned disorders. The risks associated with the procedures are low but serious complications can occur. These risks include spinal cord compression, nerve root compression, venous embolism, and pulmonary embolism including cardiovascular collapse. The risk/benefit ratio appears to be favorable in carefully selected patients. The technical aspects of the procedures are presented in detail along with guidelines for patient selection. A comprehensive review of the evidence for the procedures and the reported complications is presented.
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- Allen W Burton
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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- John A Carrino
- Department of Radiology, New England Baptist Bone and Joint Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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This review, aimed at current practitioners of vertebroplasty, highlights recent changes in patient work-up and procedural techniques that have streamlined the authors' clinical practice. Preprocedural work-up, including history, physical examination, and adjunctive imaging techniques, are discussed. Technical details are reviewed, including types of equipment, techniques of needle placement, and utility of venography. Postprocedural issues are noted, including risk of subsequent fracture after vertebroplasty, long-term outcome of cement in the vertebral body, and utility of prophylactic vertebroplasty. Finally, the current state of evidence in support of the efficacy of vertebroplasty are discussed, with particular attention to the need for ongoing clinical trials.
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- David F Kallmes
- Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, PO Box 800170, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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