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ArticleMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2019

Safety of Cement Distribution Patterns in Metastatic Vertebral Tumors: A Retrospective Study.

Zhangzhe Zhou, Yimeng Wang, Zhiyong Sun, Zhonglai Qian

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Zhangzhe ZhouDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland).
Yimeng WangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland).
Zhiyong SunDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland).
Zhonglai QianDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland).

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BACKGROUND Kyphoplasty (KP) is a palliative treatment for patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. The distribution pattern of cement affects safety and efficacy. The distribution pattern of cement has not been previously reported for patients with metastatic vertebral tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2013 to December 2017, patients with metastatic vertebral tumors who met our criteria were divided into cement fusion (n=91) and separation (n=97) groups. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and middle vertebral height (MVH) were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and 1 year after surgery. Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score, fluoroscopy time, operation time, cement volume, cement leakage, and vertebral fractures were recorded and evaluated. RESULTS Compared with the fusion group, the separation group had significantly different (P<0.001) operation time, fluoroscopy time, and cement volume. Compared with preoperative status, VAS and MVH were significantly improved 3 days postoperatively and 1 year postoperatively in both groups (P<0.001). The difference in cement leakage between the 2 groups (P<0.05) and in the number of adjacent vertebral fractures between the 2 groups (P<0.05) were significant. CONCLUSIONS The distribution patterns of the bone cement had a good analgesic effect and preventive effect on vertebral collapse. However, the separation of bone cement may be safer.

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AgedAged, 80 and overBone CementsFemaleFractures, CompressionHumansKyphoplastyMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasmsOperative TimeOsteoporotic FracturesPalliative CareRetrospective StudiesSpinal Cord NeoplasmsBone Cements

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