A mysterious risk factor for bone cement leakage into the spinal canal through the Batson vein during percutaneous kyphoplasty: a case control study

Abstract Background Percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) can effectively treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs). Although satisfactory clinical outcomes can be achieved, bone cement leakage remains a primary complication of PKP. Previous studies have found many high risk factors for bo...

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Main Authors: Shuai Zhang, Gao Ju Wang, Qing Wang, Jin Yang, Shuang Xu, Chao Hua Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2807-6