Percutaneous Transpedicular Fixation by PEEK Polymer Implants Combined with Cementoplasty for Vertebral Compression...

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Spinal Surgery

Background:

• Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) can lead to significant pain and disability.
• Minimally invasive surgical techniques are increasingly explored for VCF treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility and safety of percutaneous transpedicular fixation with PEEK implants and cementoplasty for VCF.
• To evaluate the impact of this procedure on pain and functional outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study included 6 patients with VCF (5 tumor, 1 traumatic).
• Procedures involved percutaneous transpedicular fixation using PEEK implants and cementoplasty.
• Pain (VAS) and disability (ODI) were assessed pre- and post-procedure.

Main Results:

• The mean procedure duration was 74 minutes; median hospital stay was 3 days.
• Minor adverse events included asymptomatic cement leakages; no severe complications occurred.
• Significant reductions in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were observed post-procedure.

Conclusions:

• Percutaneous transpedicular fixation with PEEK implants and cementoplasty is a feasible and safe option for VCF treatment.
• The technique demonstrates potential for effective pain relief and functional improvement in VCF patients.