Comparative efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation versus percutaneous vertebroplasty alone in the treatment of elderly osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Chunfeng Ma, Zhineng Chen, Qun Fang et al.
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This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) combined with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation versus PVP alone in 94 elderly patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. The combined approach resulted in superior pain relief, vertebral height restoration, and functional recovery, with all outcomes showing statistical significance (P < 0.05).
Key findings
- The combined group experienced superior pain relief and functional recovery postoperatively (P < 0.05).
- Vertebral height restoration and Cobb angle correction were significantly better in the combined group (P < 0.05).
- Intraoperative blood loss and hospitalization time were shorter in the combined group (P < 0.05).
- Complication rates did not differ significantly between the two groups (P > 0.05).
Why it matters
The findings suggest that combining PVP with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation may enhance patient outcomes in elderly individuals with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, potentially leading to improved quality of life and reduced healthcare resource utilization.