Spectrum of abnormal urinalysis findings in patients presenting for vertebroplasty at our institution
| No. (%) | |
|---|---|
| Total No. of patients | 30 |
| Women | 25 (83%) |
| Average age (yr) | 65.6 |
| Positive Gram stains | 17 (56.6%) |
| Positive urine cultures | 6 (20%) |
| Positive bacteria on U/A | 18 (60%) |
| Patients treated with antibiotics | 23 (76.6%) |
| Follow-up urine after antibiotics | 1 (3.3%) |
| PV postponed due to UTI | 10 (33.3%) |
Note:—U/A indicates urine analysis; PV, percutaneous vertebroplasty; UTI, urinary tract infection.