Percutaneous vertebroplasty
SA Journal of Radiology
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Percutaneous vertebroplasty | |
| Creator | van der Merwe, Ivann F. | |
| Description | Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a safe and successful method for the treatment of vertebral lesions due to osteoporotic fractures, metastatic lesions or haemangiomas. The procedure involves the percutaneous injection of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) into a pathological vertebral body. The technique is described in detail together with potential complications. Strict adherence to selection criteria, a multidisciplinary approach and the need for excellent imaging equipment are stressed. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2003-08-31 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajr.v7i3.1389 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Radiology; Vol 7, No 3 (2003); 5-8 2078-6778 1027-202X | |
| Language | eng | |
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