[Vertebroplasty]

Clin Calcium. 2004 Nov;14(11):99-105.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Vertebroplasty for pseudoartrosis of vertebral fracture using PMMA (polymethylmetacrylate) or CPC (calcium phosphate cement) is a new less invasive surgical method providing sufficient pain relief and correction of kyphosis.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Phosphates / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Kyphosis / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / therapeutic use
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery*
  • Spine / surgery*

Substances

  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate
  • calcium phosphate