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01-10-2014 | Original Article

Balloon kyphoplasty for pure traumatic thoracolumbar fractures: retrospective analysis of 61 cases focusing on restoration of vertebral height

Authors: R. de Falco, A. Bocchetti

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 6/2014

Abstract

Purpose

The literature concerning the use of balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for pure traumatic fractures is unclear. We report our experience about the treatment of a specific subgroup of traumatic vertebral fractures (AOSpine type A) with BKP through a retrospective analysis.

Methods

Sixty-one patients affected by AOSpine type A traumatic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine underwent BKP at our institution (2004–2008): 26 males and 35 females; mean age 52 ± 15 (18–75) years. At 6–12 and 60 months follow-up examinations, vertebral height restoration, sagittal spinal alignment and pain were recorded.

Results

Kyphoplasty proved to be a safe method to treat these fractures preserving a relative correct spinal sagittal balance with recovery of the morphology of the fractured vertebra, vertebral height and the angle of kyphosis.

Conclusions

BKP used for traumatic fractures significantly alleviates pain, does not cause notable complications and enables patients to return to their normal lives in a short time.

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Title: Balloon kyphoplasty for pure traumatic thoracolumbar fractures: retrospective analysis of 61 cases focusing on restoration of vertebral height
Authors: R. de Falco
A. Bocchetti
Publication date: 01-10-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-014-3548-8

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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