Initial Outcome and Efficacy of “Kyphoplasty” in the Treatment of Painful Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures

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Abstract

The inflatable bone tamp was efficacious in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Kyphoplasty is associated with early clinical improvement of pain and function as well as restoration of vertebral body height in the treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Hip and Femur Fractures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 26, Issue 14, pp. 1631-1637

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200107150-00026

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