Our results are in agreement with others and show that the instantaneous compressive stiffness is primarily dependent on the integrity of the extracellular matrix, and not on the content of the major cartilage constituents. The high correlation between stiffness and Mankin score in mild osteoarthrosis suggests that the stage of cartilage degeneration can be assessed quantitatively with the hand-held indentation probe. Moderate and severe case of osteoarthrosis remains to be investigated.
Kyphoplasty is an effective treatment of VBCFs in terms of pain relief and durable reduction of deformity. Whether spinal realignment results in an improved long-term clinical outcome remains to be investigated.
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