Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty.

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  • Author(s): Hayne, JoAnn Bell
  • Source:
    AJN American Journal of Nursing. Sep2003, Vol. 103 Issue 9, p64CC-64FF. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      TREATMENT of fractures; OSTEOPOROSIS; SPINE
    • Abstract:
      Focuses on methods of treatment for painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Overview of conventional methods of treating the disease; Development of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty; Appraisal of benefits of these two methods; Categories of patients who are likely to be benefited by these techniques; Assessment of likely complications.