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Delayed Vertebral Collapse in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Risk Factors and Treatment Strategies

  • Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
  • Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
  • 2017, 24(2), pp.137-145
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

이정희 1,  신승준 2,  신원주 2

1경희대학교
2경희대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실

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ABSTRACT

Study Design: Literature review. Objectives: To review the complications of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OCFs) with regard to risk factors and treatment strategies. Summary of Literature Review: Understanding the complications and treatment methods of OCFs is important given their increasing prevalence. Materials and Methods: Review of the literature. Results: The complications of OCFs include kyphotic deformity due to a delayed collapse of the vertebral body and neurologic deficits. The pathophysiologic mechanism of these complications has not been established; however, the most accepted theory is posttraumatic avascular necrosis of the vertebral body. The risk factors for these complications include fracture at the thoracolumbar junction, systemic usage of steroids, severe osteoporosis, and radiological intravertebral vacuum cleft. Most of these complications require surgical treatment, the indications for which include progressing axial back pain, pseudarthrosis, kyphotic deformity, and neurologic deficits. Surgical approaches for treating the complications of OCFs include anterior, posterior, and combined anteriorposterior approaches. Osteotomies should be done when deformity correction is needed. The decision among these various surgical methods should be made considering patient factors and the surgeon’s ability to achieve the best outcomes with solid fusion. Conclusions: The complications of OCFs include kyphotic deformity due to delayed collapse of the vertebral body and neurologic deficits. Most of these complications require surgical treatment, in which achieving solid fusion at the fracture site is the ultimate goal. Patient-related factors and the surgeon’s ability should be considered prior to making decisions regarding surgery.

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