2022
The role of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures in the management of vertebral compression fractures secondary to multiple myeloma
Eseonu K, Panchmatia J, Streetly M, Grauer J, Fakouri B. The role of Vertebral Augmentation Procedures in the management of vertebral compression fractures secondary to multiple myeloma. Hematological Oncology 2022, 41: 323-334. PMID: 36440820, DOI: 10.1002/hon.3102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVertebral augmentation proceduresVertebral compression fracturesMid-vertebral heightBalloon kyphoplastyMultiple myelomaPain controlCompression fracturesSpinal lesionsCurrent evidenceLong-term pain controlAugmentation proceduresNew oncological therapiesNon-operative managementEfficacy of vertebroplastySuperior functional outcomesFractured vertebral bodyVertebral body heightSoft tissue massSoft tissue lesionsSpinal bracingPalliative radiotherapySegmental kyphosisSurgical decompressionKyphotic deformitySerious complications
2014
Morbidity, Mortality, and Readmission After Vertebral Augmentation
Toy JO, Basques BA, Grauer JN. Morbidity, Mortality, and Readmission After Vertebral Augmentation. Spine 2014, 39: 1943-1949. PMID: 25188603, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious adverse eventsAnesthesiologists class 4General health outcomesAdverse eventsVertebral augmentationInpatient statusRisk factorsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseHealth outcomesPoor short-term outcomeQuality Improvement Program databasePostoperative mortality rateRetrospective cohort studyImprovement Program databaseShort-term outcomesVertebral compression fracturesVertebral augmentation proceduresAmerican SocietyNongeneral anesthesiaCohort studyPatient characteristicsPostoperative dayPulmonary diseaseCommon fractures