vertebral augmentation
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Introduction
Includes:
Uses
- cement augmentation after vertebral compression fracture*[2]
* of questionable benefit but likely of no harm[2]
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References
- ↑ Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation http://www.knowyourback.org/Pages/Treatments/SurgicalOptions/PercutaneousVertebralAugmentation.aspx
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36223482 https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/Abstract/2022/12210/Secondary_Fracture_Rate_After_Vertebral.6.aspx