Purpose: To assess the safety and efficacy of the extra-facet puncture technique applied in unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
Methods: Demographics (age, gender, body mass index and underlying diseases) were recorded for analyzing. Visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores as well as their corresponding minimal clinically important difference (MCID) were used to evaluate clinical outcomes.