Percutaneous sacroplasty for the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures

被引:80
作者
Butler, CL
Given, CA
Michel, SJ
Tibbs, PA
机构
[1] Univ Kentucky, Albert B Chandler Med Ctr, Dept Diagnost Radiol, Lexington, KY 40536 USA
[2] Univ Kentucky, Albert B Chandler Med Ctr, Dept Neurosurg, Lexington, KY 40536 USA
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D O I
10.2214/ajr.184.6.01841956
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100207 [影像医学与核医学]; 1009 [特种医学];
摘要
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the effectiveness and utility of percutaneous sacroplasty in the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures. We also outline the technical considerations in performing the procedure. CONCLUSION. Percutaneous sacroplasty is an effective treatment for sacral insufficiency fractures. Most patients experience significant relief within the first 48 hr.
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页码:1956 / 1959
页数:4
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