Early clinical outcome and complications related to balloon kyphoplasty

The treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures using transpedicular cement augmentation has grown significantly over the last two decades. The benefits of balloon kyphoplasty compared to conservative treatment remain controversial and are discussed in the literature. The compl...

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Main Authors: Martin Bergmann, Ludwig Oberkircher, Christopher Bliemel, Thomas Manfred Frangen, Steffen Ruchholtz, Antonio Krüger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2012-06-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/4235