VERTEBROPLASTY – NEW OPERATIVE PROCEDURE FOR OSTEOPOROTIC VERTEBRAL FRACTURES

<p>Background. Vertebroplasty is a new minimally invasive operative method used for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. The aim of vertebroplasty is to diminish pain and to gain the mechanical stability of fractured vertebra.</p><p>Methods and results. From June to Novem...

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Main Authors: Rok Vengust, Miro Gorenšek, Vinko Pavlovčič
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2002-06-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1599