Abstract
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a remarkable therapeutic option for patients with osteoporotic or tumor-related vertebral fractures and pain. It has the advantage of effecting pain relief and restoring bone biomechanical strength.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 290-301 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Neurosurgery Quarterly |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
Keywords
- Compression fracture
- Osteoporosis
- Vertebral hemangioma
- Vertebral malignant tumor
- Vertebroplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology