Percutaneous sacroplasty for the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures.
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.
Butler
Carina L
CL
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Rm. HX-311C, 800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
Given
Curtis A
CA
Michel
Steven J
SJ
Tibbs
Phillip A
PA
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
D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate