Enhanced Risk Stratification for Short-Term Complications Following Vertebral Augmentation for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures

• Published in: International journal of spine surgery Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 579 - 586
• Main Authors: Shin, John I, Leggett, Andrew R, Berg, Ari R, Harris, Colin B, Merchant, Aziz M, Vives, Michael J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Complications; NSQIP; vertebroplasty; 30-day outcomes; kyphoplasty; outpatient surgery

For patients with back pain from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), vertebral augmentation remains the most utilized surgical intervention. Previous studies report 30-day readmission and mortality rates of up to 10% and 2%, respectively. These studies, however, have included patien...