Outcomes of Kyphoplasty Versus Pedicle Screw Fixation for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Comparative Analysis
Both KP and PSF are safe and comparable surgical options for patients presenting with OVCFs, with sustained pain relief and improvements to functional status at long-term follow-up. Prospective, randomized trials are warranted to further elucidate any significant discrepancy in patient outcomes.
Authors
- Moustafa Hadi
- Yamaan S. Saadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6269-4392)
- Katherine G. Holste (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1933-9701)
- Nachiket Deshpande (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4157-1136)
- Noojan Kazemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5651-8490)
- Natalie Slosar
Institutions
- University of Kentucky (US)
- A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center (US)
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124592
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00