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Quality of Life in Patients Following Vertebroplasty
Sasa Rapan1, Jasna Batrnek1, Vjeran Rapan2
1JJ Strossmayer University, Osijek University Hospital Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osijek, Croatia.
Vertebroplasty significantly improves patient quality of life, enhancing mobility and reducing pain and anxiety. Patients reported better self-care and ability to perform usual activities post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedics
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Vertebroplasty is a treatment for vertebral compression fractures.
- Assessing post-treatment quality of life is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of life in patients following vertebroplasty.
- To compare the post-operative quality of life with the pre-operative status.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 50 orthopaedic patients.
- Utilized the EuroQuol Research Foundation Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) to assess mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain, and anxiety.
Main Results:
- Post-vertebroplasty, the average health status score improved significantly from 67.5 to 80 (p < 0.001).
- Patients reported enhanced mobility, reduced pain, decreased anxiety/depression, and improved self-care and daily activity performance (p < 0.05 for all).
Conclusions:
- Vertebroplasty leads to significant improvements in patient quality of life.
- Key improvements include increased mobility, pain reduction, and better psychological well-being.
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