Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study

IntroductionOsteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are common in older populations, and cause pain and kyphosis, impacting patient quality of life. This study aimed to determine the optimal timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for the treatment of OVCFs.MethodsThis retrospective...

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Main Authors: Huawei Wei, Qiuxue Zhang, Bing Song, Hongwei Yue, Jing Li, Hongjian Zhang, Yanming Wang
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author Huawei Wei
Qiuxue Zhang
Bing Song
Hongwei Yue
Jing Li
Hongjian Zhang
Yanming Wang
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description IntroductionOsteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are common in older populations, and cause pain and kyphosis, impacting patient quality of life. This study aimed to determine the optimal timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for the treatment of OVCFs.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included 120 older patients with OVCFs admitted to our hospital between January 2020 and December 2022. Patients were divided into three groups according to the timing of PVP surgery: Group A, within 7 days of the OVCF; Group B, 8–14 days after the OVCF; and Group C, 15–28 days after the OVCF. Preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale scores, the Oswestry Disability Index, vertebral height, Cobb angle, and complications were compared among the three groups.ResultsPVP surgery within 7 days of the OVCF led to rapid pain relief and restoration of vertebral function; preoperative visual analog scale scores and the Oswestry Disability Index were significantly higher in this group compared with the other two groups, but no significant differences among the three groups were observed postoperatively. However, early surgery was also associated with a higher rate of bone cement leakage compared with the other two groups, whereas delayed PVP was associated with a greater incidence of deep vein thrombosis and urinary infections.DiscussionThe timing of PVP surgery in the management of OVCFs impacts patient outcomes. Early surgical treatment may result in greater pain relief, improved vertebral function, and fewer complications, but patient-specific factors should be considered when determining the optimal surgical timing.
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spelling doaj-art-39cf4d5be2fe4a2c8aa4e4b739b64a992025-08-20T03:49:42ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Surgery2296-875X2025-05-011210.3389/fsurg.2025.15390571539057Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort studyHuawei Wei0Qiuxue Zhang1Bing Song2Hongwei Yue3Jing Li4Hongjian Zhang5Yanming Wang6Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaMinimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital Dezhou Hospital, Shandong University, Dezhou, Shandong, ChinaIntroductionOsteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are common in older populations, and cause pain and kyphosis, impacting patient quality of life. This study aimed to determine the optimal timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for the treatment of OVCFs.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included 120 older patients with OVCFs admitted to our hospital between January 2020 and December 2022. Patients were divided into three groups according to the timing of PVP surgery: Group A, within 7 days of the OVCF; Group B, 8–14 days after the OVCF; and Group C, 15–28 days after the OVCF. Preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale scores, the Oswestry Disability Index, vertebral height, Cobb angle, and complications were compared among the three groups.ResultsPVP surgery within 7 days of the OVCF led to rapid pain relief and restoration of vertebral function; preoperative visual analog scale scores and the Oswestry Disability Index were significantly higher in this group compared with the other two groups, but no significant differences among the three groups were observed postoperatively. However, early surgery was also associated with a higher rate of bone cement leakage compared with the other two groups, whereas delayed PVP was associated with a greater incidence of deep vein thrombosis and urinary infections.DiscussionThe timing of PVP surgery in the management of OVCFs impacts patient outcomes. Early surgical treatment may result in greater pain relief, improved vertebral function, and fewer complications, but patient-specific factors should be considered when determining the optimal surgical timing.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1539057/fullosteoporotic vertebral compression fracturespercutaneous vertebroplastysurgical timingcomplicationspatient outcomes
spellingShingle Huawei Wei
Qiuxue Zhang
Bing Song
Hongwei Yue
Jing Li
Hongjian Zhang
Yanming Wang
Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study
Frontiers in Surgery
osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
percutaneous vertebroplasty
surgical timing
complications
patient outcomes
title Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study
title_full Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study
title_fullStr Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study
title_full_unstemmed Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study
title_short Timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study
title_sort timing of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures a retrospective cohort study
topic osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
percutaneous vertebroplasty
surgical timing
complications
patient outcomes
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1539057/full
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