Vertebral augmentation in osteoporotic fractures.
Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures result in an enormous medical, social and economic burden to society. Here, we review osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, focusing on both their diagnosis and the treatment options, particularly vertebral augmentation.
Barrocas
Alex M
AM
Interventional Neuroradiology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Eskey
Clifford J
CJ
Hirsch
Joshua A
JA
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D050815:Fractures, Compression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001843:Bone Cements; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate