Vertebroplasty in geriatric patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: single-center cohort study at a level 1 center for spinal surgery

Abstract Study design Retrospective single-center cohort study. Background The spine is the most common anatomic site for osteoporotic fractures. Osteoporotic vertebral fractures play an increasingly important role in geriatric patients and percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) constitutes a treatment option. aim of this study was to evaluate safety efficacy PVP with cardiovascular comorbidities at our center. Methods In retrospective study, 49 aged ≥ 65 total 88 underwent vertebroplasty. MRI CT scans were performed all prior surgery. All evaluated 4 weeks after surgery as part their clinical follow-up. VAS scores recorded before operation. Postoperative complications within 30 days initial analyzed. Results mean age 77 years (± 6.4). Of patients, 39 (80%) female, 36 (76%) had comorbidities. frequent postoperative cement leakage no new neurological deficits (14.3%). in-hospital mortality rate 1 out (2%). revealed overall pain reduction > 97%. None following affected patient safety: ASA, BMI, duration surgery, or level localization Conclusions Our data demonstrate that feasible effective despite Level evidence 3.