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ArticleScientific reports2020

A novel and convenient method to evaluate bone cement distribution following percutaneous vertebral augmentation.

Jin Liu, Jing Tang, Hao Liu, Zuchao Gu, Yu Zhang, Shenghui Yu

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Jin Liu *Department of Orthopaedics, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Jing Tang *Department of Radiology, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Hao LiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China. liuhao6304@163.com.
Zuchao GuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Yu ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Shenghui YuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, China.

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Abstract

A convenient method to evaluate bone cement distribution following vertebral augmentation is lacking, and therefore so is our understanding of the optimal distribution. To address these questions, we conducted a retrospective study using data from patients with a single-segment vertebral fracture who were treated with vertebral augmentation at our two hospitals. Five evaluation methods based on X-ray film were compared to determine the best evaluation method and the optimal cement distribution. Of the 263 patients included, 49 (18.63%) experienced re-collapse of treated vertebrae and 119 (45.25%) experienced new fractures during follow-up. A 12-score evaluation method (kappa value = 0.652) showed the largest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for predicting new fractures (0.591) or re-collapse (0.933). In linear regression with the 12-score method, the bone cement distribution showed a negative correlation with the re-collapse of treated vertebra, but it showed a weak correlation with new fracture. The two prediction curves intersected at a score of 10. We conclude that an X-ray-based method for evaluation of bone cement distribution can be convenient and practical, and it can reliably predict risk of new fracture and re-collapse. The 12-score method showed the strongest predictive power, with a score of 10 suggesting optimal bone cement distribution.

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AgedBone CementsFemaleFractures, CompressionHumansMaleOsteoporotic FracturesRadiographyRetrospective StudiesROC CurveSpinal InjuriesTreatment FailureVertebroplastyBone Cements

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PMCPMC7530709

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