Kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures - Guidelines and technical considerations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures are a menace to the elderly generation causing diminished quality of life due to pain and deformity. At first, conservative treatment still is the method of choice. In case of resulting deformity, sintering and persist...

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Main Authors: Försth Peter, Heyde Christoph E, Robinson Yohan, Olerud Claes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/43