title: Percutaneous sacroplasty for the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to illustrate the effectiveness and utility of percutaneous sacroplasty in the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures. We also outline the technical considerations in performing the procedure.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Percutaneous sacroplasty is an effective treatment for sacral insufficiency fractures. Most patients experience significant relief within the first 48 hr.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Rm. HX-311C, 800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
authors.forename: Carina L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: Curtis A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Given
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Michel
authors.forename: Phillip A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Tibbs
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010166:Palliative Care; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012447:Sacrum / Q000293:injuries*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate