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Minimally invasive options for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 33; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0030-5898(02)00003-2

ISSN

1558-1373

Autores

Joseph M. Lane, Catherine E. Johnson, Safdar N. Khan, Federico P. Girardi, Frank P. Cammisa,

Tópico(s)

Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

Resumo

The recent introduction of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty provide minimally invasive methods to alleviate symptoms from vertebral fractures. While both methods are successful in addressing fracture related pain, only the kyphoplasty can partially restore structural alignment and height.

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