Abstract:

Objective  To explore the efficacy and security of ballon kyphoplasty（BKP）in treatment for osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures, and to search for effective mthods to improve curative result and decrease complication.
Methods 51 patients were divided into BKP group and NSM group by patient’s will or general conditon, 26 patients were treated with ballon kyphoplasty(BKP group), 25 patients were treated with bed rest, analgesics and bracing（NSM group）.There were no differences in age, gender, VAS, BMD and severity of fracture between
two groups.15 and 18 patients were followed up for 6 months respectively in BKP and NSM groups, the VAS,vertebrae wedge angle and complications were observed and compared.Results In BKP group, the VAS were 1.6 and 2.7 in 6 h after operation and 6 months after operation,respectively.The Cobb angle were 11.6°and 16.3° in 6 h after operation and 6 months after operation,respectively.In NSM group, the VAS were 5.7 and the Cobb angle were 22.4° in 6 months after operation.Compared with NSM group, BKP group get better VAS, kyphosis reduction(P<0.05), without serious complications.Conclusion The treatment of BKP for osteoporosis vertebral compression fractures is effective and reliable.
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Key words: ballon kyphonplasty, osteoporosis; vertebral compression fractures