Presentation
Osteoporosis. Multiple prior vertebral fractures and intervention.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Vertebroplasty
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High density material in keeping with cement of varying morphologies in multiple thoracolumbar vertebrae.
The bones are osteopenic with several vertebral body fractures.
Case Discussion
Vertebroplasty is an established technique used in the treatment of vertebral fractures. The cement has a dense distinct appearance on plain radiography.