Implant anchorage is difficult in patient with osteoporotic bone. To improve the implant bone interface, the ISS stabilization system has been developed. The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy the ISS augmentation compared to the standard PMMA augmentation of pedicle screws in the treatment of patients suffering from osteoporotic/osteopenic thoracolumbar fracture. The study has two phases, a pilot phase followed by a pivotal phase. The data will be used to measure clinical and radiological performance and usability of both systems.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
2
Augmentation with the ISS Study System
Augmentation with PMMA (standard)
Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Change of the bi-segmental kyphosis angle (Correction Loss)
The evaluation will be done from a comparison of plain x-rays taken post-operatively before discharge (day 3 (± 1 day)) and 6 months post operatively both in upright position. The correction loss of the bi-segmental kyphosis angle will be compared in the ISS Sleeve screw augmentation group and the standard PMMA screw augmentation group.
Time frame: Day 3 to 6 Months
Time of x-ray exposure
accumulated duration; from skin incision to skin suture) of patients and medical personnel.
Time frame: Surgery
Compression rate
Compression rate of the anterior vertebral body height measured in the lateral x-ray
Time frame: post-operatively before discharge (day 3 (± 1 day)) compared to 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively
Screw loosening
Screw loosening measured following the method of Aghayev et al. The angle between the axes of the pedicle screws and the cranial endplate are measured
Time frame: up to 12 months
Evaluation of the functional outcome with the Oswestry Disability
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months
Evaluation of the pain level
Pain Scale as Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months
Evaluation of the clinical outcome
SF-12
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months
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Treatment success
composite endpoint including the correction loss of the bi-segmental kyphosis angle, the ODI and the occurrence of any device-related serious adverse events
Time frame: at 6 and 12 months postoperatively