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ArticleActa orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica2020

Short-term outcomes of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with vertebroplasty: A minimally invasive treatment for Kümmell's disease with intravertebral instability.

Chao Lou, Weiyang Yu, Zhenzhong Chen, Jiawei Gao, Feijun Liu, Dengwei He

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Article in Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Chao LouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui Central Hospital, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Weiyang YuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui Central Hospital, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Zhenzhong ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui Central Hospital, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Jiawei GaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui Central Hospital, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Feijun LiuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui Central Hospital, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Dengwei HeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui Central Hospital, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
Wenzhou Medical University · CNLishui Central Hospital · CNZhejiang University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to present early clinical and radiological outcomes of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) combined with vertebroplasty (VP) in the treatment of Kümmell's disease with intravertebral instability.

methodsIn this study, 21 consecutive patients (4 male and 17 female; mean age = 75.6 years; age range=65-86 years) who suffered from stage II and III Kümmell's disease with intravertebral instability were prospectively recruited from 2012 to 2016 and treated with PPSF combined with VP. The Cobb angle (CA) or wedge angle (WA) in both flexion and extension positions was measured using lateral radiographs, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. In addition to these radiological parameters, clinical outcome measures, including the visual analog scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were collected preoperatively; 1 week and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively; and then annually. Complications were also recorded.

resultsThe mean follow-up was 19.3 (range=12-36) months. The mean operating time was 135.4 (range, 110-175) min, and the mean estimated blood loss was 106.9 (range, 50-165) mL. The mean VAS score and ODI significantly decreased from 7.7±1.1 and 65.3%±7.7% preoperatively to 3.4±0.6 and 30.0%±7.6% postoperatively, respectively (p<0.05). At the final follow-up, the mean VAS score and ODI were 2.5±0.8 and 21.5%±8.8%, respectively (p>0.05). CA and WA significantly decreased from 26.9°±9.7° and 21.3°±6.0° preoperatively to 12.7°±7.2° to 8.6°±4.5° postoperatively, respectively (p<0.05). At the final follow-up, CA was 4.2°±2.0°, and WA was 4.7°±1.8° (p>0.05). No major complications were encountered during the follow-up period.

conclusionPPSF combined with VP seems to be an effective surgical option for the treatment of Kümmell's disease with intravertebral instability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Therapeutic study.

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Fracture Fixation, InternalLumbar VertebraeSpinal FracturesAgedBone CementsFemaleFractures, CompressionHumansMalePain MeasurementPedicle ScrewsRadiographySpinal DiseasesTreatment OutcomeVertebroplastyBone Cements

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PMCPMC7815225
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