A design of a targeted puncture trajectory applied to unilateral extrapedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty

In this study, we introduced a design of a targeted puncture trajectory applied to unilateral extrapedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty. 62 individuals with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) were included in this research at the Tongling People's Hospital, from January 2019 to December 2020. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty (PVP) was performed on all patients using a targeted unilateral extrapedicular puncture technique guided by G-arm fluoroscopy. The operating time, volume and dispersion of bone cement, and cement leak were all evaluated. The oswestry disability index(ODI) and the visual analog scale (VAS) were used to assess pain relief and quality of life (QOL). The targeted puncture trajectory for unilateral extrapedicular PVP was used to successfully treat a total of 62 fractured vertebrae without any apparent clinical issues. In comparison to their equivalent preoperative values, the VAS and ODI values after surgery were considerably lower (P