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Incidence of fracture in adjacent levels in patients treated with balloon kyphoplasty: a review of the literature

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The available evidence suggests that the treatment of painful vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) secondary to osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, by cement augmentation with balloon kyphoplasty (BK), is both safe and effective. However, there is uncertainty in the literature concerning the potential of the procedure to influence the risk for adjacent segment fracture. The aim of this article is to review the available peer-reviewed literature, regarding adjacent vertebral body fractures after kyphoplasty augmentation.

Source: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine

DOI: 10.1007/s12178-007-9007-y

Authors: Peter G. Campbell, James S. Harrop

Institution: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,590