Innovative Spine Implants for Improved Augmentation and Stability in Neoplastic Vertebral Compression Fracture.

ABSTRACT: Background and objectives: Tumor-related vertebral compression fractures often result in severe back pain as well as progressive neurologic impairment and additional morbidities. The fixation of these fractures is essential to obtain good pain relief and to improve the patients' quality of life. Thus far, several spine implants have been developed and studied. The aims of this review were to describe the implants and the techniques proposed to treat cancer-related vertebral compression fractures and to compile their safety and efficacy results. Materials and Methods: A systematic MEDLINE/PubMed literature search was performed, time period included articles published between January 2000 and March 2019. Original articles were selected based on their clinical relevance. Results: Four studies

SUBMITTER: Cornelis FH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6722751 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature