Augmentation of transpedicular screws by intraoperative vertebroplasty.

Background And Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of posterior spinal stabilization, combined with intraoperative vertebroplasty defined as intraoperative filling of instrumented vertebral bodies (VB) with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).

Material And Methods: Seventeen patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia underwent posterior spinal fusions. The surgical procedures included laminectomy, spondylodesis, insertion of pedicular screws, intraoperative vertebroplasty and correction of spinal deformity.

Evaluation of outcome after surgical treatment of cervical disc disease with DERO C-Disc PEEK cages.

Background And Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of surgical treatment of cervical disc disease using a relatively novel type of cage, to assess the association between changes in cervical spine curvature and pain intensity as well as quality of life, to assess how often implants of different sizes were applied, and to analyze statistically the occurrence of surgical procedures performed on each spinal level.

Material And Methods: The study group included 30 patients (19 [63%] women and 11 [37%] men), with a mean age of 48.8 years.