title: Vertebral augmentation in osteoporotic fractures.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Interventional Neuroradiology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Alex M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Barrocas
authors.forename: Clifford J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Eskey
authors.forename: Joshua A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate