2020 Volume 11 Issue 12 Pages 1346-1348
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for osteoporotic spinal vertebral fragility fracture with middle column injury. Nine patients with a burst fracture were treated by BKP. Cement leakage was observed in 4 cases (psoas, 2 cases; disc, 2 cases), but without leakage into the spinal canal. The angulation of whole spinal kyphosis did not recover after operation, however the average JOA score showed significant recovery. BKP is generally contraindicated for vertebral fractures with middle column injury, however it may be indicated for vulnerable patients and for those who need early bed removal.
