title: Percutaneous vertebroplasty: a first line treatment in traumatic non-osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
abstract: METHODS
  This was a prospective cohort study.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to document and evaluate the clinical and radiological results of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) as a first line treatment in traumatic non-osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (TNVCFs).
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  PV is commonly used for osteoporotic and neoplastic compression fractures, however its use in traumatic non-osteoporotic compression fractures is uncertain.
  
  
  METHODS
  We included 23 patients with traumatic non-osteoporotic TNVCFs and normal bone mineral densitometry scores who were treated with PV. Pain was evaluated at 2 hours, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years post procedure using the 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS). Ronald-Morris disability Questionnaire (RDQ) scores were also collected. Statistical analysis included a 2-tailed t test comparing postoperative data with preoperative values. Range of mobility was also evaluated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The 23 patients had an average age of 36 years, and 69.5% were female. There was a significant improvement in VAS scores of pain at rest and in motionand in RDQ scores (p<0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results of this study proved that PV can be used successfully as a first line treatment in patients with non-osteoporotic compression fractures. It is also, an effective method to decrease pain, increase mobility, and decrease narcotic administration.
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University Hospital, Shebin El Kom, Menoufia, Egypt.
authors.forename: Hossam
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Elnoamany
keywords: Non osteoporotic vertebral fracture; Percutaneous vertebroplasty; Traumatic compression fracture