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Effect of dominant cement distribution zone on pain relief after unipedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty

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  • Murat Özcan Yay

  • Melih Çetiner

  • April 8, 2026

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    Cement distribution within the vertebral body significantly influences pain relief after unipedicular vertebroplasty.

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    The study analyzed 425 patients, revealing a mean VAS decrease from 7.63 to 3.31 post-procedure.

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    Change in VAS varied by cement zone, with the highest improvement in Zone 4 and lowest in Zone 1.

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    Dominant cement zone was a strong independent predictor of pain improvement, with a strong model fit.

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    Cement distribution may serve as a practical quality marker for optimizing outcomes in vertebroplasty.

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Effect of dominant cement distribution zone on pain relief after unipedicular percutaneous vertebroplasty

  • by Murat Özcan Yay, Melih Çetiner

  • April 8, 2026

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