title: [Efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty for multiple myeloma].
abstract: Multiple myeloma is commonly associated with bony lesions and skeletal destruction. Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) was performed in five patients with multiple myeloma for vertebral body fractures. Four patients reported a decrease in their pain after the procedure, and in all patients an improvement in their performance status could be noted. Complications included fever in two patients. PVP can be safely and effectively performed in patients with vertebral body fractures caused by multiple myeloma.
authors: Department of Hematology/Immunology, Fujisawa City Hospital.
authors: Etsuko
authors: E
authors: Yamazaki
authors: Sachiya
authors: S
authors: Takemura
authors: Hiroshi
authors: H
authors: Sakamoto
authors: Hideki
authors: H
authors: Bandai
authors: Hideyuki
authors: H
authors: Mitsuoka
authors: Kuniaki
authors: K
authors: Bandoh
authors: Yoshiaki
authors: Y
authors: Ishigatsubo
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D050815:Fractures, Compression / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate