Cortoss is a safe and effective for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures when using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty, according to an article published in Spine.
Researchers studied 40 patients using Cortoss for treatment of VCF, receiving either vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty, and found immediate pain improvement among both sets of patients. The patients also experienced continued improvement after two-year follow-ups.
Researchers concluded pain relief and restoration of function with Cortoss is comparable to results found in polymethylmethacrylate.
Read the abstract for "Clinical Experience Using Cortoss for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures With Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: 24 Month Follow-Up."
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Researchers studied 40 patients using Cortoss for treatment of VCF, receiving either vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty, and found immediate pain improvement among both sets of patients. The patients also experienced continued improvement after two-year follow-ups.
Researchers concluded pain relief and restoration of function with Cortoss is comparable to results found in polymethylmethacrylate.
Read the abstract for "Clinical Experience Using Cortoss for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures With Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: 24 Month Follow-Up."
Read other coverage on spinal surgery studies:
- Study: Reduced Pain in Patients Receiving Spinal Fusion Last Into Adulthood
- Study: 85% of BMP Procedures Between 2002 and 2007 Used for Off-Label Applications
- Researchers Develop Score Chart Predicting Outcomes for Nonspecific Neck Pain