Comparison of a directional cement delivery device versus conventional device in unilateral percutaneous kyphoplasty for the therapy of osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture in the elderly

Abstract Background Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF). However, bilateral puncture techniques take more time to accept more X-ray radiation; some spinal surgeons apply unilateral puncture PKP,...

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Main Authors: Xiaoji Zhou, Yongtao Liu, Xiaojian Cao, Genyang Jin, Hong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03506-0