Table 1:
Mean procedure and fluoroscopy times during kyphoplasty (KP), vertebroplasty with a CDS (VP-CDS), and vertebroplasty with syringes (VP-S)
| KP | VP-CDS | VP-S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total procedure time | 55.7 ± 13 | 44.2 ± 11.8 | 39.3 ± 8 |
| 95% CI | 53.0–58.5 | 41.6–46.8 | 35.6–43.0 |
| Needle/device placement | 4.4 ± 1.4 | 4.3 ± 1.9 | 3.9 ± 2.4 |
| 95% CI | 4.1–4.7 | 3.9–4.7 | 2.8–5.0 |
| Cement delivery | 2.1 ± 0.9 | 3.7 ± 1.1 | 1.5 ± 0.6 |
| 95% CI | 1.9–2.3 | 3.5–4.0 | 1.2–1.8 |
| Total fluoroscopy time | 6.5 ± 1.8 | 8.0 ± 2.2 | 5.4 ± 2.6 |
| 95% CI | 6.1–6.9 | 7.6–8.5 | 4.2–6.6 |
Note:—Times, which are in minutes, are means ± SD.