Management of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures by Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Despite the excellent clinical results on pain and function, vertebroplasty will not restore vertebral height, but it will stabilize kyphotic deformity. Balloon kyphoplasty, developed from the technique of vertebroplasty, is a good option for pain relief and spine stabilization in these patients. Furthermore, balloon kyphoplasty has brought to the forefront the issue of restoration of vertebral heightShort-term pain relief is very good following balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. balloon kyphoplasty is an effective, minimally invasive procedure for the stabilization of osteoporotic vertebral fractures, leading to a significant reduction of pain status. Balloon kyphoplasty is able to stabilize and restore vertebral body height and is able to avoid further kyphotic deformities.Although complication rates are low for both procedures, major complications, including pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular accidents, cardiotoxicity, major neurologic deficits which may occur due cement extravasation, arterial injury, and progressive adjacent-level fractures have been described..