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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025

An imaging anatomical study on percutaneous vertebral augmentation for thoracic spine via the unilateral transverse process-pedicle approach.

Shi Yin, Yan Zhang, Ying Du, Junxin Zou, Linfeng Zhou, Meilin Zhang, Zezhong Zeng, Zhiwei Jia, Zhendong Xu, Fangjun Zeng

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  1. Transverse process-pedicle versus conventional transpedicular approach in percutaneous kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review and pilot meta-analysis.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 · 2026
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10 authors.

Shi Yin *Department of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Yan Zhang *Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China.
Ying Du *Department of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Junxin ZouDepartment of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China.
Linfeng ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Meilin ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Zezhong ZengDepartment of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Zhiwei JiaDepartment of Orthopedics, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China. jiazhiweivip@163.com.
Zhendong XuDepartment of Sports Medicine, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China. 18842810315@163.com.
Fangjun ZengDepartment of Spine Surgery, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou, China. zengfangjun770207@126.com.

Funding

General project of key research and development plan of Ganzhou science and technology bureau 2022- -YB1384
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPercutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) via the unilateral transverse process-pedicle approach (UTPPA) has shown promise for treating painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). This study aimed to investigate the anatomical parameters of PVA for thoracic spine via the UTPPA using a three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) database.

methodsPVA was simulated through the UTPPA on 3D CT scans on 100 patients (50 men and 50 women), involving a total of 1200 thoracic vertebral bodies (T1-T12). Anatomical parameters, including the distance between the bone entry puncture point and the midline of the vertebral body (DEM), the puncture inner inclination angle (PIA), the maximum PIA (A

resultsThe mean DEM ranged from 17.60 ± 2.63 mm to 22.71 ± 4.07 mm, and the A

conclusionIn PVA for thoracic spine treatment using UTPPA, our study demonstrated that selecting this approach in men and puncturing from the right side in the thoracic vertebrae could be safer.

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Fractures, CompressionOsteoporotic FracturesSpinal FracturesThoracic VertebraeVertebroplastyAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleMiddle AgedTomography, X-Ray ComputedOsteoporotic vertebral compression fracturePercutaneous vertebral augmentationThoracic spineUnilateral transverse process-pedicle approach

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