Percutaneous vertebroplasty: can it be an alternative treatment option for thoracolumbar burst fractures?

Objective The incidence of thoracolumbar fractures is increasing in modern society concomitantly with population aging. role percutaneous vertebroplasty as a possible treatment option for remains unclear. Methods In this study, we retrospectively reviewed clinical and radiological factors, including sex, age, bone mineral density, mechanisms injury, fracture levels, the Magerl classification 101 patients (108 vertebral levels) burst that were treated vertebroplasty. Results After vertebroplasty, mean visual analog scale score immediately decreased from 6.3 to 2.7. average preoperative, postoperative, follow-up values sagittal index 9.5°, 7.6°, 10.0°, respectively. canal compromise 19.3%, 12.7%, 18.3%, No severe complications associated procedure. Canal remained stable during immediate postoperative period even after 3 months postoperatively. Conclusion Vertebroplasty promising choice fractures, symptomatic patients. Keywords: Spinal fractures; Vertebroplasty; Thoracic vertebrae; Lumbar vertebrae