Minimally invasive options for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Spinal Fractures
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- thoracic spine