Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Can Restore Normal Spine Mechanics following Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures often lead to pain and disability. They can be successfully treated, and possibly prevented, by injecting cement into the vertebral body, a procedure known as vertebroplasty. Kyphoplasty is similar, except that an inflatable balloon is used to restore vertebral body...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Osteoporosis |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/729257 |