Prevalence of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus in patients with vertebral compression fractures
Tatsuya Tanaka,
Hideki Iwashita,
Xuan Liu
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) may be more prone to all fracture types due to falls. Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a global burden that temporarily or permanently affects millions of elderly people. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of iNPH in patients with VCFs.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed 128 patients aged 60–102 years who underwent balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for VCFs between November 1, 2017, and March 31, 2020. We also assesse… Show more
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