ABSTRACT

Purpose:

Evaluation of extrapedicular vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Materials and Methods:

Forty seven patients (29 female, 18 male) who underwent extrapedicular vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with a minimum follow-up of one year were included in the study . Average age was 66.9 years (range 38-87). 74 levels were operated. Pain scores, analgesic need and mobilization capacity were evaluated.

Results:

Significant improvement was observed in VAS, analgesic need, and mobilization capacity at the early postoperative period that persisted at one year follow-up (p< 0,001). No complication related to the procedure occurred.

Conclusion:

Percutaneous extrapedicular vertebroplasty is a safe and effective method, alternative to transpedicular vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.