New perspective for third generation percutaneous vertebral augmentation procedures: Preliminary results at 12 months

New perspective for third generation percutaneous vertebral augmentation procedures: Preliminary results at 12 months

Introduction: The prevalence of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF) increased in the last years. Compression fractures promote a progressive spine kyphosis increase, resulting in a weight shift and anterior column overload, with OVF additional risk (domino effect). The aim of this study is to eva...

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Main Authors: Daniele Vanni, Andrea Pantalone, Francesco Bigossi, Filippo Pineto, Danilo Lucantoni, Vincenzo Salini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
Balloon kyphoplasty
mechanical kyphoplasty
osteoporosis
Spine Jack ®
vertebral compression fractures
vertebroplasty
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2012;volume=3;issue=2;spage=47;epage=51;aulast=Vanni

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