title: [Vertebroplasty in treatment of pathological fractures of the lumbar spine].
abstract: The authors present the results of 6 cases of lumbar vertebroplasty in the treatment generalized neoplastic disease. In the analyzed group there were 4 females and 2 males (average age: 57 years). In all cases vertebroplasty was performed because of pathological fracture of vertebral bodies and consequent untreatable lumbar pain in. Pain was assessed directly before surgery, 5 days and 8 weeks post-op. using VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and the Oswestry Back Pain Disability Index. In 4 cases major pain relief was noted, while in 1 case moderate pain relief was noted and in 1 case pain symptoms remained unchanged after the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Oddział Chirurgii Kregosłupa, Ortopedyczno-Rehabilitacyjny Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 im. Wiktora Degi w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Franciszek
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tobjasz
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nowakowski
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cabaj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome