05 June 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Bilateral and Unilateral Applications of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Procedures
Muhammed Serpi
ABCDEFG 1,2*, Ayça Çakan F 1, Aykut Akpınar C 1
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.953210
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e953210
Table 3 Comparison of complications and distribution of cement leakage types.
| Parameters | Unilateral (n=49) | Bilateral (n=101) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications, n (%) | 0.183 | ||
| Absent (−) | 28 (57.1%) | 46 (45.5%) | |
| Present (+) | 21 (42.9%) | 55 (54.5%) | |
| Overall complication distribution (N=150) | |||
| Absent (−) | 74 | 49.3% | |
| Present (+) | 76 | 50.7% | |
| Cement leakage pattern (Yeom classification) | |||
| In discal space | 25 | 16.7% | |
| Yeom type B (intracanal) | 8 | 5.3% | |
| Yeom type S (anterior) | 15 | 10.0% | |
| Yeom type C (lateral) | 28 | 18.7% |