Article

Two different minimally invasive percutaneous vertebral augmentation methods for
cement application into the vertebral body for the management of symptomatic
compression fractures without neurologic impairment have been developed, namely,
vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. In vertebroplasty, polymethylmethacrylate cement
is injected percutaneously into a collapsed vertebral body. Kyphoplasty involves
placing an inflatable bone tamp percutaneously into a vertebral body. The inflation of the bone tamp with fluid allows restoration of vertebral height and
correction of the kyphosis. After deflation, the cavity that has been produced is
filled by injection of polymethylmethacrylate.
This article provides an overview
of the state of the art in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, discussing the
indications, techniques, results, and pitfalls.

Langue : ANGLAIS