Impact of Visual Health Education on Perioperative Outcomes and Medication Adherence in Older Adults Undergoing PKP for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures

Tiezhou Wang, Jun Lai, Wei Jia, Haiming Lang, Department of Orthopaedics, Tonglu Branch Hospital, Hangzhou First People, s Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Tonglu Branch Hospital, Hangzhou First People, s Hospital

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

Published online on January 12, 2026

Abstract

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of visual health education (VHE) intervention in the perioperative management of older adults undergoing percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs).MethodsA prospective ...