Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Augmentation in the Elderly With Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Scenarios and Review of Recent Studies

BACKGROUND: Vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis are among the most common fractures in the elderly. The treatment focuses on pain control, maintenance of independence, and management of the osteoporosis. Elderly patients often encounter adverse effects to pain medications, do not...

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Main Authors: Bednar, Timothy, Heyde, Christoph E., Bednar, Grace, Nguyen, David, Volpi, Elena, Przkora, Rene
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4172397/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24139093
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.09.016
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