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Modified Posterior Vertebral Column Resection for Patients with Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Deformity
Published on: September 16, 2022
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
William Lavelle1, Allen Carl, Elizabeth Demers Lavelle
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1367 Washington Avenue, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12206, USA. lavellwf@yahoo.com
The Medical Clinics of North America
|February 27, 2007
Summary
Vertebral compression fractures cause significant pain and morbidity. Minimally invasive vertebral augmentation, including vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, effectively relieves pain in about 90% of patients.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Vertebral compression fractures are common, leading to pain, morbidity, and mortality.
- Fragility fractures of the spine require effective treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the history, techniques, and outcomes of percutaneous vertebral augmentation.
- To evaluate minimally invasive treatment for vertebral compression fractures.
Main Methods:
- Review of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty techniques.
- Analysis of clinical results for percutaneous vertebral augmentation.
Main Results:
- Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty involve introducing bone cement into fractures.
- Approximately 90% of patients experience substantial pain relief.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous vertebral augmentation is a minimally invasive treatment for vertebral compression fractures.
- Vertebral augmentation provides significant pain relief and improves patient outcomes.
