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vertebral augmentation
Includes:
- vertebroplasty
- kyphoplasty
Uses:
- cement augmentation after vertebral compression fracture* [2]
* of questionable benefit but likely of no harm [2]
Specific
kyphoplasty (balloon kyphoplasty)
vertebroplasty
General
spinal surgery; vertebral surgery
References
- Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation
http://www.knowyourback.org/Pages/Treatments/SurgicalOptions/PercutaneousVertebralAugmentation.aspx
- Mills ES et al.
Secondary fracture rate after vertebral osteoporotic compression fracture is
decreased by anti-osteoporotic medication but not increased by cement augmentation.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022 Dec 21; 104:2178
PMID: 36223482
https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/Abstract/2022/12210/Secondary_Fracture_Rate_After_Vertebral.6.aspx