ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2023
Anterior thoracolumbar column reconstruction with the vertebral body stent-safety and efficacy.
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- Thoracolumbar burst fractures: robot-assisted mono-segment fixation with vertebral body grafting versus short-segment fixation - a propensity score-matched cohort study.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 · 2026Article
- Anterior column reconstruction with mono-segmental fusion and lag screw fixation of sagittal split for burst-split fracture of the thoracolumbar spine.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Application of Multi-Rod Constructs for the Revision of Thoracolumbar Fractures.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
- Thoracolumbar injuries: operative treatment: indications, techniques, timing and implant removal. Current practice.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Review
- Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Y. Ai et al. concerning "Anterior thoracolumbar column reconstruction with the vertebral body stent-safety and efficacy" by Oswald, K.A.C., et al. (Eur Spine J [2023]: doi: 10.1007/s00586-023-07537-3).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 · 2023Article
- Letter to the editor concerning "Anterior thoracolumbar column reconstruction with the vertebral body stent-safety and efficacy" by Oswald, K.A.C., et al. (Eur Spine J [2023]: doi:10.1007/s00586-023-07537-3).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 · 2023Article
- Intraoperative complications of vertebral body stenting system.Surgical neurology international · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of vertebral body stenting (VBS) by analyzing (1) radiographic outcome, (2) clinical outcome, and (3) perioperative complications in patients with vertebral compression fractures treated with VBS at minimum 6-month follow-up.
methodsIn this retrospective cohort study, 78 patients (61 ± 14 [21-90] years; 67% female) who have received a vertebral body stent due to a traumatic, osteoporotic or metastatic thoracolumbar compression fracture at our hospital between 2012 and 2020 were included. Median follow-up was 0.9 years with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. Radiographic and clinical outcome was analyzed directly, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at last follow-up.
resultsAnterior vertebral body height of all patients improved significantly by mean 6.2 ± 4.8 mm directly postoperatively (p < 0.0001) and remained at 4.3 ± 5.1 mm at last follow-up compared to preoperatively (p < 0.0001). The fracture kyphosis angle of all patients improved significantly by mean 5.8 ± 6.9 degrees directly postoperatively (p < 0.0001) and remained at mean 4.9 ± 6.9 degrees at last follow-up compared to preoperatively (p < 0.0001). The segmental kyphosis angle of all patients improved significantly by mean 7.1 ± 7.6 degrees directly postoperatively (p < 0.0001) and remained at mean 2.8 ± 7.8 degrees at last follow-up compared to preoperatively (p = 0.03). Back pain was ameliorated from a preoperative median Numeric Rating Scale value of 6.5 to 3.0 directly postoperatively and further bettered to 1.0 six months postoperatively (p = 0.0001). Revision surgery was required in one patient after 0.4 years.
conclusionVertebral body stenting is a safe and effective treatment option for osteoporotic, traumatic and metastatic compression fractures.
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