Lordoplasty: an alternative technique for the treatment of osteoporotic compression fracture

We report here on a new technique using polymethylmethacrylate to manage vertebral osteoporotic compression fractures in three patients. These patients presented with acute back pain that manifested itself after minor trauma. Osteoporotic compression fractures were diagnosed via plain X-ray and magn...

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Published in:Clinics in orthopedic surgery 2011, 3(2), , pp.161-166
Main Authors: Jeon, Teak-Soo, Kim, Sang-Bum, Park, Won-Ki
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Female
Fractures, Compression - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Compression - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Osteoporotic Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Osteoporotic Fractures - surgery
Radiography
Spinal Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Fractures - surgery
Thoracic Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Vertebrae - injuries
Thoracic Vertebrae - surgery
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Summary:We report here on a new technique using polymethylmethacrylate to manage vertebral osteoporotic compression fractures in three patients. These patients presented with acute back pain that manifested itself after minor trauma. Osteoporotic compression fractures were diagnosed via plain X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging studies. The patients were treated with absolute bed rest and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Despite of the conservative treatment, the patients experienced severe, recalcitrant and progressive pain. The vertebrae were collapsed over 50% or kyphotic deformity was seen on the radiologic materials. We performed a new technique called lordoplasty, which is derived from percutaneous vertebroplasty. The patients experienced a reduction in pain after the procedure. The wedge and kyphotic angles of the fractured vertebrae were significantly restored.
ISSN:2005-291X
2005-4408
DOI:10.4055/cios.2011.3.2.161