title: [Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal trauma].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Minimally invasive treatment of spinal fractures.
  Conservative treatment versus spinal surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  Minimally invasive stabilization techniques, such as percutaneous (assisted) cementoplasty have been introduced as new procedures.
  
  
  METHODS
  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X‑rays and computed tomography (CT) are the imaging techniques of first choice. The most important questions concern recent fractures, instability and indications for minimally invasive treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are established methods for the treatment of patients with osteoporosis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Cementoplasty techniques are promising treatment options for traumatic spinal injuries.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The application of the techniques should best be carried out in individual cases within the framework of prospective controlled studies.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Neuroradiologie, Institut für Radiologie, Kantonsspital Baden AG, Im Ergel 1, 5405, Baden, Schweiz. frank.ahlhelm@gmail.com.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ahlhelm
authors.affiliation: Interventionelle Radiologie, Institut für Radiologie, Kantonsspital Baden AG, Baden, Schweiz.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Omidi
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000592:standards*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000592:standards*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements
keywords: Cementoplasty techniques; Conservative treatment; Osteoporosis; Spinal surgery; Vertebral compression fracture