Efficacy of percutaneous kyphoplasty in treating XXXX .

@entity1 @entity174 @entity1513 @entity170 @entity3814 @entity158 @entity85
Percutaneous kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive technique that has become an effective and routine alternative for managing @entity3814 . This article reports the clinical outcome of a series of 54 cases of @entity3814 treated by percutaneous kyphoplasty. Fifty-four @entity1 with confirmed @entity170 and at least 1 level of thoracolumbar vertebrae compression @entity174 were retrospectively selected. Pre- and postoperative and last follow-up clinical evaluation and radiological data were analyzed, including change of visual analog scale (VAS), reduced use of painkillers, locomotor activity, Cobb's angle, and average vertebral body height. Mean follow-up was 20.4 months (range, 6-36 months). In all cases, percutaneous kyphoplasty treatment was successful, significantly increasing vertebral body height, diminishing @entity1513 in the fractured vertebrae, and decreasing painkiller use. In all @entity1 , percutaneous kyphoplasty partially or completely relieved back @entity158 . No new @entity85 was found within the follow-up period, nor were any other complications. The cement leakage rate was 3.86% (8 of 207 vertebrae) with percutaneous kyphoplasty, but no neurological or other complaints were received. Percutaneous kyphoplasty is a simple and safe procedure in managing @entity3814 . It relieves @entity158 quickly, restores vertebral height, prevents further @entity174 , and improves @entity1 quality of life.
