title: Vertebroplasty: theory and practice.
abstract: Vertebroplasty was first introduced in the United States at the 1988 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Until now, vertebroplasty is little known and only few radiologists perform this procedure but interest in and enthusiasm for vertebroplasty are growing at a surprising rate. The literature on this matter clearly shows how effective this procedure is. This technique allows significant results in pain relief and in bone strengthening. It also provides increased stability in pathological vertebral bodies. This is why we would like to share our knowledge on this procedure that we have closely examined and tested. The main goal of this paper, besides illustrating the technical aspects of vertebroplasty, is to provide anyone intending to approach this procedure with some practical tips on how to handle the technical problems that may arise when performing the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano Sede Civico, Lugano, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Robotti
authors.forename: Remigio
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Depaoli
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D059408:Pain Management; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate