Presentation
Severe lumbar back pain. Past history of osteoporosis.
Patient Data
Age: 85
Gender: Female
From the case:
Percutaneous vertebroplasty
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Right transpedicular puncture with large bore needle entering the L1 vertebral body followed by injection of barium impregnated methyl methacrylate
From the case:
Percutaneous vertebroplasty
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From the case:
Percutaneous vertebroplasty
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Case Discussion
Percutaneous vertebroplasty remains a controversial procedure (see attached papers). It still has a limited role in patients with intractable back pain due to osteoporotic compression fractures.