The Incidence of New Vertebral Compression Fractures in Women after Kyphoplasty and Factors Involved

Abstract

When kyphoplasty is planned for the management of patients with osteoporotic VCFs, the application of a small amount of PMMA can be considered in order to lower the risk of new fractures in adjacent vertebrae. The postoperative use of anti- osteoporotic medication is recommended for the prevention of new VCFs.