{"title":"Early-Onset Adjacent Vertebral Fractures after Balloon Kyphoplasty and SpineJack Kyphoplasty for the Management of Single-Level Thoracolumbar Vertebral Compression Fractures.","authors":"Ming-Hsuan Chung, Yun-Ju Yang, Yi-Chieh Wu, Guann-Juh Chen, Da-Tong Ju, Kuan-Nien Chou","doi":"10.1055/a-2418-7705","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2418-7705","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors contributing to early-onset adjacent level fractures (ALFs) occurring within 1 month following either balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) or SpineJack kyphoplasty (SJ) for the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures (TLVCFs).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> This retrospective analysis enrolled patients with single-level TLVCFs (T11-L2) who underwent either BKP or SJ between July 2013 and June 2019. We recorded the ALF occurrences within 1 month. Age, osteoporosis, severity and shape of TLVCFs, and surgical type were compared between patients with and without early-onset ALFs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Altogether, 106 TLVCF patients were enrolled, comprising 64 BKP and 42 SJ cases. We observed 19 early-onset ALFs, with 9 and 10 cases in the BKP and SJ, respectively. Patients with early-onset ALFs have significantly more severe TLCVFs (severe vs. mild, 25 vs. 0%, <i>p</i> = 0.055), and wedge-shaped TLVCFs (26.47 vs. 2.63%, <i>p</i> = 0.002), older age (81.05 vs. 73.34 years, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and kyphoplasty performed within 1 month are risk factors for early-onset ALFs (26.92 vs. 9.26%, <i>p</i> = 0.018). Univariable analysis showed that kyphoplasty timing within 1 month (odds ratio [OR]: 0.193; <i>p</i> = 0.008), wedge-shaped TLVCFs (OR: 5.358; <i>p</i> = 0.036), and advanced age (OR: 1.119; <i>p</i> = 0.001) are significant risk factors for early-onset ALFs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong> The occurrence rate of early-onset ALFs between BKP or SJ techniques in treating TLVCFs does not differ. Preoperative wedge-shaped TLVCFs, advanced age, and early treatment within 1 month are the risk factors for early-onset ALFs following kyphoplasty for TLVCFs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"335-341"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Management Strategy for Hemimasticatory Spasm.","authors":"Zhongding Zhang, Datan Lu, Tingting Ying, Shiting Li, Hua Zhao","doi":"10.1055/a-2479-5625","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2479-5625","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> Hemimasticatory spasm (HMS) is an uncommon movement disorder of the trigeminal motor rootlet characterized by unilateral, involuntary, and paroxysmal contractions of the muscles of mastication. The mechanisms for HMS are still unclear, and an efficient treatment strategy still needs to be developed. This study aims to investigate the clinical features and surgical treatment of HMS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> Twelve patients with HMS were included in our study. The patient data regarding clinical characteristics, neuroimaging presentations, intraoperative findings, and treatment outcomes were analyzed retrospectively. Highly selective trigeminal motor root rhizotomy (HSTR) combined with microvascular compression was performed in nine cases with neurovascular conflict, whereas three patients without vascular compression underwent HSTR only.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Intraoperative findings showed that there were two patients with six branches, two patients with five branches, and the remaining patients with three to four branches of the trigeminal motor roots. Seven patients had two motor branches severed, three patients had one motor branch severed, and two patients each had three motor branches severed. Nine patients recovered uneventfully and showed no signs of spasms, and the remaining two patients experienced complete disappearance of symptoms within 3 months after surgery. In one patient, the symptoms disappeared immediately after surgery but recurred 2 years later.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> The surgical procedures of HSTR can significantly alleviate the clinical symptoms of patients with HMS without serious complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"377-382"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142682048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Geraint J Sunderland, Jonathan R Ellenbogen, Catherine E Gilkes, Ajay K Sinha
{"title":"Patient-Reported Olfactory and Sinonasal Outcomes following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: A Prospective Evaluation.","authors":"Geraint J Sunderland, Jonathan R Ellenbogen, Catherine E Gilkes, Ajay K Sinha","doi":"10.1055/a-2558-5750","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2558-5750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery (EETS) results in disturbance of nasal mucosa and airflow. Previous studies have demonstrated associated sinonasal morbidity but have not prospectively assessed olfactory function.To obtain prospective objective measure of sinonasal morbidity associated with EETS.We report our prospective patient-reported outcome study of 20 unselected, consecutive patients undergoing EETS. Baseline assessment of olfactory function was performed using the validated University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test alongside quality of life (QoL) assessments using the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcomes Test (SNOT-22) and Anterior Skull Base Questionnaire (ASBQ) prior to surgery. Repeat olfactory function testing and QoL questionnaires were performed at 3 months and 12 months postoperatively. All patients underwent pituitary surgery and there was one extended anterior approach.Mean olfactory function score was worse at 3 months (25.9) compared with baseline (30.5), <i>p</i> = 0.02. This improved back toward baseline at 1 year (29.4). Three patients (15.8%) had significant residual olfactory impairment at 1 year. There were no significant differences in SNOT-22 score or ASBQ at 3-month or 1-year follow-up. EETS is associated with minor disturbances in olfactory and sinonasal QoL.Formal assessment of olfactory function has proven more sensitive in identifying deficiencies in olfaction following surgery; however, there is little or no correlation with QoL scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143656734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wen Su, Honghui Luo, Lieyin Xu, Ge Cheng, Xiaotian Li, Bin Lin, Zhipeng Zhou
{"title":"Diagnostic Value of Enhanced Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Intracranial Infections after Craniocerebral Surgery.","authors":"Wen Su, Honghui Luo, Lieyin Xu, Ge Cheng, Xiaotian Li, Bin Lin, Zhipeng Zhou","doi":"10.1055/a-2558-5497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2558-5497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the diagnostic value of enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in postoperative intracranial infections in patients undergoing craniocerebral surgery.A total of 130 patients suspected of developing intracranial infection after cranial surgery were included in the study. All patients underwent MRI and CT examinations. The results of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture were observed. The diagnostic efficacy of CT and MRI for intracranial infections was compared. In addition, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the factors influencing intracranial infections after surgery.By CSF culture, 45 intracranial infections were finally diagnosed in 130 patients with suspected intracranial infections, including 20 cases of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> infections (44.44%), 14 cases of <i>Staphylococcus haemolyticus</i> infections (31.11%), and 11 cases of <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> infections (24.44%). The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of CT in diagnosing intracranial infections were 51.11, 89.41, and 76.15%, respectively. In comparison, MRI demonstrated a sensitivity of 77.78%, specificity of 92.94%, and accuracy of 87.69% in diagnosing intracranial infections. Logistic multifactorial regression analysis showed that surgical approach, surgical time, CSF leakage, and ventricular drainage were independent risk factors of postoperative intracranial infections (odds ratio > 1, <i>p</i> < 0.05).MRI has a higher diagnostic accuracy for intracranial infections compared with CT. Various factors contribute to the development of intracranial infections following cranial surgery, which warrants careful attention and timely targeted interventions to reduce the risk of such infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iman Ahrari, Abdelkarim Rahmanian, Meisam Eqbal, Mahsa Ghavipisheh, Ali Namjoo-Moghadam, Sobhan Ahrari, Ehsan Mohammad Hosseini, Mohammad Jamali
{"title":"Report of the Outcome of 6-year Blood Blister-Like Aneurysm Treatment Using Clipping Technique: A Single-Center Experience.","authors":"Iman Ahrari, Abdelkarim Rahmanian, Meisam Eqbal, Mahsa Ghavipisheh, Ali Namjoo-Moghadam, Sobhan Ahrari, Ehsan Mohammad Hosseini, Mohammad Jamali","doi":"10.1055/a-2568-4665","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2568-4665","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBA) are rare vascular lesions with challenging treatment. While direct surgery has been the primary technique for treating BBA, there has been a shift toward endovascular methods in recent years. This article presents a retrospective case series of patients treated with direct surgery at our center over a 6-year period.Patients who underwent surgery for BBA from 2014 to 2019 were evaluated. Data on surgical procedures, complications, and clinical outcomes were obtained from patients' medical records. Additionally, patients were contacted to provide updates on their treatment outcomes.A total of 17 patients were treated for BBA during the study period. All cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and were treated using the clipping method. Intraoperative rupture occurred in 11 patients. Additionally, internal carotid artery sacrificing was done in five patients due to avulsion during surgery. Of these 17 patients, 11 (64.7%) had favorable outcomes following surgery, while the mortality rate was 29.4% (5 patients).The rate of favorable outcomes and mortality associated with the direct surgery technique at our center was comparable to results from other centers. Further studies are required to determine the optimal method for treating BBA.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143742958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcel Alexander Kamp, Christiane von Sass, Felix Mühlensiepen, Christian Senft, Nazife Dinc
{"title":"Shifting the Culture: How Crew Resource Management Can Enhance Team Dynamics in Neurosurgery.","authors":"Marcel Alexander Kamp, Christiane von Sass, Felix Mühlensiepen, Christian Senft, Nazife Dinc","doi":"10.1055/a-2590-6245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2590-6245","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144506005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Posterior Fossa Decompression Followed by Duraplasty with Arachnoid-Preserving Technique for Primary and Recurrent Adult Chiari Malformation Type-1.5: A Comparative Retrospective Study.","authors":"Hüseyin Doğu, Anas Abdallah, Hidayet Akdemir","doi":"10.1055/a-2590-6183","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2590-6183","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most studies on Chiari malformation (CM) are focused on CM Type-1. A new subtype, CM Type-1.5, lacks sufficient research. This study aims to evaluate the long-term surgical outcomes of posterior fossa decompression followed by duraplasty with arachnoid-preserving (PFDD-AP) technique for primary and recurrent CM Type-1.5.The medical charts of patients treated surgically for CM at our institute between January 2011 and January 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Adult patients consecutively treated for CM Type-1.5 were selected as the core sample for the current study. Group A included primary cases (i.e., patients who had not previously been surgically treated), and Group B included recurrent cases. The surgical outcomes were compared by evaluating clinical and radiological findings.Thirty-four CM Type-1.5 cases out of 202 CM cases met the study criteria. Twenty-three and 11 cases represented Group A and Group B, respectively. The female-to-male ratio was 2/1. In Group B, the preoperative herniated tonsil extension and the obex position were statistically significantly longer, and retroversion and retroflexion angles were statistically considerably smaller ([<i>p</i> = 0.024; <i>Z</i> = - 2.26]; [<i>p</i> = 0.023; <i>Z</i> = - 2.27]; [<i>p</i> = 0.031; <i>Z</i> = - 2.29]; and [<i>p</i> = 0.0002; <i>Z</i> = - 3.72], respectively). For the cases presented with syringomyelia (SM) in both groups (<i>n</i> = 20), total and partial regression were recorded postoperatively in 65% and 15% of cases, respectively. The satisfactory recovery or improvement rate in neurological symptoms was 94.1%.Total or partial SM regression occurred following PFDD-AP in most adult patients with CM Type-1.5 who presented with SM. The PFDD-AP approach offers better results with fewer complications and recurrence rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144016548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catharina Conzen-Dilger, Karlijn Hakvoort, Katharina Seyfried, Hans Clusmann, Anke Höllig
{"title":"Maternal Matters: Neurosurgery During Pregnancy-A German Nationwide Survey.","authors":"Catharina Conzen-Dilger, Karlijn Hakvoort, Katharina Seyfried, Hans Clusmann, Anke Höllig","doi":"10.1055/a-2564-1213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2564-1213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Germany, pregnancy often results in a ban from the operating theater for surgeons, reflecting legislation prioritizing maternal and fetal protection over individual autonomy. Due to limited data for German neurosurgeons, we aimed to assess the attitudes of German women neurosurgeons toward continuing surgical work during pregnancy and lactation to provide appropriate recommendations.We conducted an online SurveyMonkey survey among all female members of the German Society for Neurosurgery (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurochirurgie) and the Professional Association of German Neurosurgeons (Berufsverband Deutsche Neurochirurgie).Of 286 invited women neurosurgeons, 122 responded (42.6%), with 65 (53.3%) having children or being currently pregnant with their first child. The majority (98.5%) desired to continue surgery during pregnancy, yet 80% expressed concerns about announcing their pregnancy due to potential job-related disadvantages. However, 35.4% (23 out of 65) ceased surgery due to an immediate ban imposed by the company physician and only a minority due to health-related issues (<i>n</i> = 2). Of the remaining 42 women who initially continued operating, 73.2% reported good departmental support during pregnancy. However, 18.5% (12/65) faced a subsequent surgery ban after announcing their pregnancy. Overall, there were no successful appeals (<i>n</i> = 13). Nearly a third eventually resumed surgery, implementing additional protective measures such as extended disease testing. However, self-estimation revealed a reduced surgical performance of approximately 35% compared with the year before pregnancy. Five women (7.7%) informed the company physician only at the end of pregnancy to circumvent the ban. Approximately a quarter (27%) experienced surgery-free periods of 1 to 1.5 years, whereas 21% reported 1.5 to 2 years per pregnancy. Forty-four percent reported discrimination in surgery allocation upon return, whereas 48% reported none.Most women neurosurgeons aspire to continue surgery during pregnancy, yet face involuntary bans. Despite permission to operate, procedural volumes decrease significantly, compounded by surgery-free periods during lactation and parental leave, and reported discrimination upon return. We hypothesize that pregnancy-related bans exacerbate a glass ceiling effect, impeding women neurosurgeons' career progression, and propose removing bureaucratic obstacles to enable continued surgical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144506004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taha Şükrü Korkmaz, Semih Can Çetintaş, Süleyman Akkaya, Süreyya Toklu
{"title":"Neurosurgery Residency Training and beyond in Turkey: A National Survey Study.","authors":"Taha Şükrü Korkmaz, Semih Can Çetintaş, Süleyman Akkaya, Süreyya Toklu","doi":"10.1055/a-2558-5909","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2558-5909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Training neurosurgery specialists is a challenging and demanding process. This national survey study was conducted to evaluate the infrastructure of neurosurgery residency programs and training clinics in Turkey and to assess how these factors impact specialist practice.A national survey consisting of 32 questions was distributed to neurosurgeons who had been practicing as specialists for at least two years. The survey was divided into four sections: demographic information, residency training process, hospital where they currently work as specialists, and microsurgical experience. Statistical analyses, including chi-square and logistic regression, were conducted to examine factors influencing surgical performance in specialist practice.Regression analyses indicated that performing skin-to-skin surgeries during residency significantly and most effectively increased the likelihood of performing these procedures as a specialist. Additionally, working in anatomy laboratories, attending hands-on cadaver courses, and increased years of practice were all positively associated with surgical performance. It was also found that participants who graduated within the last 5 years were statistically significantly less likely to have attended hands-on courses or visited another clinic for observerships/fellowships compared with those who graduated more than 5 years ago.Findings suggest that neurosurgical training in Turkey is affected by disparities in clinical infrastructure and hands-on experience. Standardizing residency experiences and ensuring access to necessary equipment and training resources could enhance neurosurgical competency and consistency in specialist practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mustafa C Kilinc, Baran C Alpergin, Omer M Ozpiskin, Eray S Aktan, Ihsan Dogan
{"title":"Effect of Kyphoplasty on Pain Control and Vertebral Restoration.","authors":"Mustafa C Kilinc, Baran C Alpergin, Omer M Ozpiskin, Eray S Aktan, Ihsan Dogan","doi":"10.1055/a-2479-5392","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2479-5392","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong> Numerous studies have been conducted regarding vertebral restoration, development of kyphotic deformity, and pain control following balloon kyphoplasty. However, there is no consensus regarding the ideal time to perform kyphoplasty. Herein, we aimed to compare the results of treatment of different vertebral levels following early or late kyphoplasty.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong> Between 2017 and 2022, 283 patients with single-level osteoporotic vertebral fractures were retrospectively reviewed. Patients in whom visual analog scale (VAS) values were recorded, and osteoporosis tests performed were included in the study. Traumatic single-level fractures in patients with osteoporosis who were aged > 60 years were included. Patients with a history of malignancy, previous spinal surgery, or neurological deficits were excluded. A total of 100 patients met the inclusion criteria. A total of 50 patients underwent kyphoplasty within 3 days of sustaining the fracture (Group 1), and 50 patients underwent kyphoplasty more than 3 days after sustaining the fracture (Group 2). Groups A, B, and C included fractures at the T7-T11 levels, T12-L1 levels (thoracolumbar junction), and L2-L5 levels, respectively. These groups were compared among themselves. Bilateral balloon kyphoplasty was performed under sedation in the prone position. Preoperative and postoperative VAS scores, anterior vertebral heights, and kyphotic angles (KAs) were measured and recorded. The vertebral segments that underwent early and late kyphoplasty were also compared among themselves.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> In all the patients who underwent early or late kyphoplasty, there was a significant decrease in the KA and a significant increase in vertebral heights during the early postoperative period (<i>p</i> < 0.001). There was no significant change in the vertebral heights and KA between the early and late postoperative periods (<i>p</i> = 0.780). Early kyphoplasty demonstrated better pain control with a greater improvement in VAS score (<i>p</i> < 0.001) than late kyphoplasty.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Kyphoplasty plays an important role in reducing pain and ensuring early mobilization in older patients. In our study, the improvements in both symptoms and radiological features are concrete evidence in favor of performing early kyphoplasty.</p>","PeriodicalId":16544,"journal":{"name":"Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142687154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}