FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF VERTEBROPLASTY IN OSTEOPOROTIC VERTEBRAL FRACTURES – A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efcacy of vertebroplasty for treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures on clinical grounds. Materials & Methods: 20 patients with osteoporotic compression fractures treated by vertebroplasty were enrolled in this study. In all patients, Pre operative Visual analog score for back ache, Oswestry disability score were noted for the purpose of comparison of post operative functional outcome. In our study, average follow up was done for 12 months with maximum follow up wa Observation & Results: s for 16 months and minimum follow up was for 3 months. Statistics comparing preop VAS score versus VAS score, pre op ODS vs post op ODS at immediate, one month, three months, six months and twelve months were done from which we interpreted that p value <0.005 in all postoperative period, so it was a signicant comparison. Statistically, there was signicant pain relief and functional outcome in immediate post operative period which was maintained at the end of 12 months also. We conclude that the Vertebroplasty Conclusion: are promising innovations with the benet of quick improvement in mobility, markedly decreases pain-related doctor visits, stature in the management of osteoporotic compression fracture