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ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2025

Can Percutaneous Kyphoplasty Be a New Solution for Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis? Retrospective Study.

Tian-Yi Wu, Yun Teng, Le-Yu Zhao, Jun-Jie Niu, Da-Wei Song, Jin-Ning Wang, Qi Yan, Xiao Sun, Rui Chen, Xiang-Gu Zhong and 2 more

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Tian-Yi Wu *Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yun Teng *Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Le-Yu Zhao *Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Jun-Jie NiuDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Da-Wei SongDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Jin-Ning WangDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Qi YanDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Xiao SunDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Rui ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Xiang-Gu ZhongDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Hui-Lin YangDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Jun ZouDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China jzou@suda.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundDiffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a metabolic disease that is prevalent in elderly patients and is characterized by spinal ankylosis. Traditional surgical treatment requires open long-segment internal fixation. Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP), as a minimally invasive spinal surgery technology, can accurately relieve pain and improve quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and reliability of PKP in treating vertebral fractures with DISH.

methodsWe retrospectively investigated 209 patients with thoracic or lumbar fractures receiving PKP between January 2019 and December 2020. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to the diagnostic criteria. The anterior and posterior vertebral height restoration ratio and the local kyphotic angle (LKA) were used to evaluate the radiographic results. The visual analog scale score and the Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire were used for the assessment of the clinical function.

resultsThe average age of the DISH group was significantly older than that of the non-DISH group (

conclusionFor vertebral fractures in elderly DISH patients, PKP may be effective and feasible, which restores the vertebral height, corrects the LKA, and achieves pain relief and satisfactory functional improvement. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3:

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diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosiskyphoplastytreatmentvertebral fracture

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PMCPMC12570056

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