Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated Review

Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated Review

There are many medical conditions like osteoporosis, tumor, or osteonecrosis that weaken the structural strength of the vertebral body and prone it to fracture. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation that is usually applied by polymethylmethacrylate is a relatively safe, effective, and long lasting pro...

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Main Author: Farzad Omidi-Kashani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Surgery Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/815286
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spelling doaj-77cf41347715438cb1124057870408f02020-11-24T21:45:56ZengHindawi LimitedSurgery Research and Practice2356-77592356-61242014-01-01201410.1155/2014/815286815286Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated ReviewFarzad Omidi-Kashani0Orthopedic Research Center, Orthopedic Department, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad 913791 3316, IranThere are many medical conditions like osteoporosis, tumor, or osteonecrosis that weaken the structural strength of the vertebral body and prone it to fracture. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation that is usually applied by polymethylmethacrylate is a relatively safe, effective, and long lasting procedure commonly performed in these situations. In this paper, we updated a review of biomechanics, indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, complications, and overall prognosis of these minimally invasive spinal procedures.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/815286
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Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated Review
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title Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated Review
title_short Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated Review
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description There are many medical conditions like osteoporosis, tumor, or osteonecrosis that weaken the structural strength of the vertebral body and prone it to fracture. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation that is usually applied by polymethylmethacrylate is a relatively safe, effective, and long lasting procedure commonly performed in these situations. In this paper, we updated a review of biomechanics, indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, complications, and overall prognosis of these minimally invasive spinal procedures.
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