scholarly journals Impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Treatment-Related Decision Making for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Prospective Randomized Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 50-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Jin ◽  
Guojian Xu ◽  
Dong Weng ◽  
Minghua Xie ◽  
Yu Qian
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Vertebral Compression Fracture ◽  
Compression Fracture ◽  
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture ◽  
Prospective Randomized Trial ◽  
Resonance Imaging

scholarly journals Treatment of Kümmell’s disease following the occurrence of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (11) ◽  
pp. 753-762
Author(s):  
Se-Jun Park
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Vertebral Compression Fracture ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Compression Fracture ◽  
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture ◽  
Height Loss ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Kummell’S Disease ◽  
Kümmell’S Disease

Background: The incidence of osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) is increasing with the increase in the elderly population. Kümmell’s disease following OVCF occurrence is not a rare complication and is frequently associated with severe pain or neurologic deficit with progressive kyphotic deformity. Kümmell’s disease initially meant post-traumatic delayed vertebral collapse, but now it is also termed nonunion, osteonecrosis, or intravertebral vacuum cleft, all of which suggest the disruption of the healing process.Current Concepts: The major pathogenesis of Kümmell’s disease is a vascular compromise caused by mechanical stress or intravascular pathology. The key radiologic sign to diagnose Kümmell’s disease is the presence of intravertebral vacuum cleft, observed using simple X-ray, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most useful diagnostic tool showing gas or fluid signals. The risk factors for the progression of Kümmell’s disease after OVCF include middle-column injury, confined low signal intensity on T2-weighted image, posterior wall combined fracture, kyphotic angle >10°, and a height loss >15%. Its treatment can be broadly classified as conservative treatment, bone cement injection, and surgical treatment. The appropriate treatment method is selected based on the pain intensity, neurological symptoms, and the severity of the kyphotic deformity.Discussion and Conclusion: Kümmell’s disease usually develops along with osteoporosis. Therefore, the treatment should be focused on relief from symptoms associated with Kümmell’s disease and osteoporosis. It is recommended that an anabolic agent should be administered after the diagnosis of Kümmell’s disease, regardless of the treatment modality.

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