Table 1 Guidelines for indications and contraindications for kyphoplasty
Indications for kyphoplasty | - Radiologically confirmed fresh compression fracture (AO type A1) (MRI shows oedema or X-ray/CT-scan proven fracture not older than 3 months) |
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- Failure of 2 - 6 weeks of conservative treatment including pain medication and physiotherapy (Pain on visual analogous scale (VAS) above 4 of 10) | |
Contraindications for kyphoplasty | - Burst-fractures (in some A3.1-fractures possible) |
- Flexion-/distraction and rotational injuries (AO type B and C) | |
- Medical contraindications (bleeding disorders, sepsis, etc) | |
- PMMA-allergy |