Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are a common cause of pain and disability and increased mortality in western countries. We have analyzed three studies about Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty that have been recently published. We discuss potential complications, results of each technique, and whether the long-term outcome is similar in patients treated with Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty and non-surgical treatment, to decide the correct use of these minimally invasive techniques and for such patients.
Vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty in osteoporosis: Friends or foes? / Marcucci, Gemma; Brandi, Maria Luisa. - In: CLINICAL CASES IN MINERAL AND BONE METABOLISM. - ISSN 1724-8914. - ELETTRONICO. - 6:(2009), pp. 203-209.
Vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty in osteoporosis: Friends or foes?
Marcucci, Gemma;Brandi, Maria Luisa
2009
Abstract
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are a common cause of pain and disability and increased mortality in western countries. We have analyzed three studies about Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty that have been recently published. We discuss potential complications, results of each technique, and whether the long-term outcome is similar in patients treated with Vertebroplasty and Balloon Kyphoplasty and non-surgical treatment, to decide the correct use of these minimally invasive techniques and for such patients.I documenti in FLORE sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.