Percutaneous Vertebral Body Augmentation: An Updated Review

There are many medical conditions like osteoporosis, tumor, or osteonecrosis that weaken the structural strength of the vertebral body and prone it to fracture. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation that is usually applied by polymethylmethacrylate is a relatively safe, effective, and long lasting pro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Farzad Omidi-Kashani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Surgery Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/815286