Comparison of unipedicular and bipedicular balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a prospective randomised study

• Published in: The bone & joint journal Vol. 95-B; no. 3; pp. 401 - 406
• Main Authors: Rebolledo, B J, Gladnick, B P, Unnanuntana, A, Nguyen, J T, Kepler, C K, Lane, J M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.03.2013
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Fractures, Compression - surgery; Humans; Kyphoplasty - methods; Male; Middle Aged; Operative Time; Osteoporotic Fractures - surgery; Pain Measurement; Prospective Studies; Recovery of Function; Self Report; Spinal Fractures - surgery; Treatment Outcome

This is a prospective randomised study comparing the clinical and radiological outcomes of uni- and bipedicular balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. A total of 44 patients were randomised to undergo either uni- or bipedicular balloon kyphoplasty. Sel...