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1: Curr Womens Health Rep. 2003 Feb;3(1):72-4.Links

Percutaneous treatment of osteoporotic spinal compression fractures.

Hart RA.

Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland 97201, USA. hartro@ohsu.edu

Osteoporotic spinal compression fractures are a significant health risk for elderly females, as well as other patient groups. These fractures are associated with an increased risk of mortality in comparison with age-matched controls. Recent techniques of minimally invasive surgical treatment show promising early results with respect to pain reduction and restoration of function, with low procedural complication rates.

PMID: 12521556 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]