No reduction in surgical time or radiation exposure with new vertebral access devices in kyphoplasty

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. No reduction in surgical time or radiation exposure with new vertebral access devices in kyphoplasty. ACE Report. 2019;8(12):8. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12085

Study Type:Randomized Trial

OE Level Evidence:2

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Prospective randomized comparison of early versus newer-generation vertebral access devices for kyphoplasty

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2019 Nov;139(11):1571-1577.

Contributing Authors: F Schwarz A Lawson McLean AL Steinberg C Ewald R Kalff A Waschke

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Synopsis

91 compression fractured vertebral bodies in 65 patients were randomized to receive a balloon kyphoplasty with vertebral access achieved with the use of a Joline Vertebrae Access Device or one of two newer generation access devices (Joline RapidIntro Vertebrae Introducer Device; Joline SpeedTrack Vertebra Introducer Device). The primary outcomes of interest include operative time, intra-operative ...