Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures. Fracture of Lumbar Vertebra
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Injecting 1-3cc (based on the type of vertebral fractures) of polymethylmethacrylate by PV technique. Intervention 2: Long rest, using painkillers and orthotic brace, prescription of c
Treatment - Other
Injecting 1-3cc (based on the type of vertebral fractures) of polymethylmethacrylate by PV technique
Long rest, using painkillers and orthotic brace, prescription of calcium at least 500 mg twice a day and Alendronate
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: osteoporotic VCF patients with a height loss of the vertebral body (10-70 percents), associated with low back pain in clinical examination, progressive mild deformity, presenting no response to the optimal medical therapy Exclusion criteria: coagulation disorders, local or systemic infection, neural disorders, defect in the posterior wall of the vertebral body, painless VCF (vertebral compression fractures), severe deformity
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fast treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures by PV (percutaneous vertebroplasty). Timepoint: one week, 2, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Radiography. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Medical expenses. Timepoint: 2 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years after intervention. Method of measurement: Cost of medical care. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Majid Reza Farrokhi
Shiraz Neurosciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed