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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Treatment for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures

Last updated Tuesday, December 02, 2008

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Conclusion

What are the five most important facts about kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures in the spine?

Osteoporotic compression fractures in the spine are a cause of disability and morbidity in the elderly population.

The majority of these fractures can be treated without any kind of procedure or surgery.

When non operative treatment fails to relieve the pain, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive options to treat these fractures.

Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty are effective in improving the pain from osteoporotic compression fractures.

Surgery for Osteoporotic Compression Fractures in the Spine at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA

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This resource has been provided by the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as general information only. This information may not apply to a specific patient. Additional information may be found at http://www.orthop.washington.edu or by contacting the UW Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

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