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Significantly reduced radiation dose to operators during percutaneous vertebroplasty using a new cement delivery device [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
BACKGROUND: Percutaneous vertebroplasy (PVP) might lead to significant radiation exposure to patients, operators, and operating room personnel. Therefore, radiaton exposure is a concern.
Guang-Quan Zhang   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Cascading Adjacent Level Vertebral Compression Fractures Necessitating a Series of Eleven Kyphoplasties

open access: yesCase Reports in Orthopedics, 2015
Vertebral kyphoplasty is a procedure used for the treatment of compression fractures. While early randomized-controlled trials were equivocal regarding its benefits, more recent RCTs have shown favorable results for kyphoplasty with regard to pain relief,
Evan Curatolo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spinal disease in myeloma: cohort analysis at a specialist spinal surgery centre indicates benefit of early surgical augmentation or bracing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma osteolytic disease affecting the spine results in vertebral compression fractures. These are painful, result in kyphosis, and impact respiratory function and quality of life.
Butler, JS   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Is Kyphoplasty Necessary? [PDF]

open access: yesAsian Spine Journal, 2013
We describe four cases of delayed union in female patients with severe osteoporotic vertebral fractures, which were treated in a similar but less costly method to kyphoplasty. Due to domestic regulations, inflatable tamps for kyphoplasty are not available to every clinical orthopedists in Japan.
Ishiguro, Shigeo   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Effect of Kyphoplasty in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures Compared to Vertebroplasty – Overview of Systematic Reviews

open access: yesBrazilian Neurosurgery, 2017
Introduction Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are possible options for vertebral augmentation after osteoporotic fractures. Both are percutaneous techniques with specific advantages and disadvantages.
Ricardo Vieira Botelho   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Properties of commonly used calcium phosphate cements in trauma and orthopaedic surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Introduction Half of the population sustains at least one fracture during their lifetime, and the majority of these fractures heal successfully.
Kops, N. (Nicole)   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Unilateral Dual‐Plane Puncture Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Reduces Re‐Collapse in Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures by Advancing Cement Delivery

open access: yesOrthopaedic Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 5, Page 1322-1331, May 2025.
Trajectory of the unilateral dual‐plane puncture. The sagittal CT scan after surgery clearly shows the puncture trajectory of the unilateral dual‐plane puncture. The bone cement simultaneously contacted both the upper and lower end plates. ABSTRACT Purpose Evaluate the efficacy of a novel unilateral dual‐plane puncture technique in improving bone ...
Huo‐Liang Zheng   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Pain Relief of Patients With Spinal Metastasis: A Real‐World Analysis

open access: yesCancer Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose Spinal metastases may cause pain, neurological compromise, paraplegia, and limb movement disorders; their management requires a comprehensive approach. Alongside systemic anti‐tumor therapies, focal interventions such as radiotherapy, bone‐modifying agents, and surgery are crucial for slowing disease progression and managing pain in ...
Lu Sun   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of kyphoplasty and expandable intravertebral implants in the acute treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review

open access: yesEFORT Open Reviews
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the role of kyphoplasty and expandable intravertebral implants in the treatment of traumatic vertebral compression fractures. Design: This is a systematic review. Methods: A bibliographic search was carried
Diogo Lino Moura
doaj   +1 more source

Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome: Reversible Paraplegia after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

open access: yesCase Reports in Orthopedics, 2014
Background Context. Percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty is an established minimally invasive technique to treat painful vertebral compression fractures, especially in the context of osteoporosis with a minor complication rate. Purpose.
J. Bredow   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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