Percutaneous polymethylmethacrylate vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures: technical aspects

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Authors

Mary E. Jensen

Avery J. Evans · University of Virginia

John M. Mathis · University of Virginia

David F. Kallmes

Harry J. Cloft · University of Virginia

Jacques E. Dion · University of Virginia

Abstract

Vertebroplasty is a valuable tool in the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures, providing acute pain relief and early mobilization in appropriate patients.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments Management of metastatic bone disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Neuroradiology

Volume 45, Issue 12, pp. S92-S99

DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.45-12.s92

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