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ArticleClinical case reports2023

Early experience with percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture in Nepal: A case report.

Paras Thapa, Madhur Bhattarai, Basanta Sharma Paudel, Prakash Sharma, Pratiksha Kunwar, Sushil Poudel, Saru Koirala, Amit Pradhanang, Brendan J Klein, Farrokh Farrokhi

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10 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Paras ThapaDepartment of Radiology and Imaging Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5461-5018
Madhur BhattaraiMaharajgunj Medical Campus Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6382-1082
Basanta Sharma PaudelMaharajgunj Medical Campus Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine Kathmandu Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7490-7989
Prakash SharmaMaharajgunj Medical Campus Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine Kathmandu Nepal.
Pratiksha KunwarCollege of Medical Sciences Bharatpur Nepal.
Sushil PoudelGandaki Medical College Pokhara Nepal.
Saru KoiralaGandaki Medical College Pokhara Nepal.
Amit PradhanangDepartment of Neurosurgery Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine Kathmandu Nepal.
Brendan J KleinDepartment of Neurosurgery Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke Virginia USA.
Farrokh FarrokhiVirginia Mason Franciscan Health Seattle Washington USA.
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital · NPPokhara University · NPCarilion Clinic · USCollege of Medical Sciences · NPFranciscan Health · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Balloon kyphoplasty is a promising treatment option for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with posterior cortical defect, offering pain relief, vertebral height restoration, and low risk of cement leakage. Abstract: Millions of people worldwide suffer from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) annually, which cause pain and functional limitations, particularly in the elderly. Conservative treatments such as pain management, rest, and medication are frequently used, while surgical options such as vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are considered. We present a case of 68-year-old female with vertebral compression fracture of L1 vertebra with posterior cortical defect and posterior wall retropulsion. She was treated successfully with balloon kyphoplasty. Kyphoplasty appears to be a better option than vertebroplasty in cases with posterior cortical defect due to lower chance of cement leakage.

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balloon kyphoplastycompression fractureosteoporosisposterior cortical defectvertebra

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PMID37645056
PMCPMC10460932
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