Percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2000 Aug;10(3):547-68.

Abstract

Percutaneous vertebroplasty is an innovative and successful approach to the treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures refractory to medical therapy. We encourage all neuroradiologists to take an active interest in bringing this exciting technology to their patients and their practices.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Osteoporosis / complications
  • Patient Selection
  • Postoperative Care
  • Preoperative Care
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Fractures / etiology
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery*
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging
  • Spine / surgery*