Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Issue 2 (30th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roux, Christian; Cortet, Bernard; Bousson, Valérie; Thomas, Thierry
• Is Part Of: RMD open. Volume 7:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06-30
• Subjects: osteoporosis -- low back pain -- magnetic resonance imaging; Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2021-001655
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-5933

Abstract

Abstract : Appropriate care of patients with a recent painful osteoporotic vertebral fracture (VF) requires immobilisation, analgesics and spinal orthoses. Some VFs are however responsible for disabling pain and prolonged bed rest. In this context, vertebroplasty techniques have been proposed with a large benefit in case series and open-label randomised studies, but lack efficacy in three among four double-blind randomised studies. The objectives of the treatment of a recent painful VF are to relieve pain and to preserve mechanical conditions. With this in mind, we report an experts' opinion paper on the indications for vertebroplasty and research agenda for clinical studies.