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Percutaneous vertebroplasty: an experience of 31 procedures
A P Nirala1, D K Vatsal, M Husain
1Department of Neurosurgery, KG's Medical College, Lucknow-226003, India.
Neurology India
|January 27, 2004
Summary
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) effectively treats vertebral collapse from osteoporosis and metastasis. This safe daycare procedure offers pain relief and spinal stabilization with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Vertebral collapse due to osteoporosis and metastasis causes significant pain and instability.
- Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a minimally invasive technique to address vertebral compression fractures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PVP using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for treating vertebral collapse.
- To analyze complications associated with PVP procedures.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 31 PVP procedures in 22 patients.
- Procedures performed between January 2000 and December 2001.
- Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) used for vertebral augmentation.
Main Results:
- PVP demonstrated efficacy in providing analgesia and spinal stabilization.
- The procedure was found to be safe and effective for the studied indications.
- Complications were minimal and manageable.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a safe and effective daycare surgery.
- PVP can be performed under local anesthesia with a low complication rate.
- This technique offers a viable treatment option for vertebral collapse.