title: Percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures.
abstract: Percutaneous vertebroplasty is an innovative and successful approach to the treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures refractory to medical therapy. We encourage all neuroradiologists to take an active interest in bringing this exciting technology to their patients and their practices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908, USA.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dion
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*